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Canon PIXMA MP450 User's Manual

1. The waste ink absorber is almost full Ink used for cleaning is absorbed in a waste ink absorber placed in the machine Press OK to cancel the error so that you can continue printing Once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full printing cannot be performed until the waste ink absorber is replaced Canon recommends that you contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible Incompatible device detected Depending on the model or brand of your device you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device You may also have to turn ON the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the machine Perform the necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied with your device If the error is still unresolved there is a possibility that you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that is not supported by this machine Use a digital cameras or digital video camcorder compatible with this machine Auto head align has failed Make sure all required boxes on the head alignment sheet are filled in and that the sheet is set in the correct position and orientation on the Platen Glass If the machine is connected to the computer you can align the FINE Cartridge using the MP Driver Follow the procedures described in the Printer Driver Guide Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 99 Message Action The fo
2. 13 x 18 cm 5 x 7 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 32 A4 8 5 x 11 Photo Paper Plus Glossy A4 Letter Photo Paper Pro A4 Letter Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss A4 Letter Glossy Photo Paper A4 Letter Plain Paper A4 Letter 5 4 x 8 6 cm Credit Card Glossy Photo Paper Card Size 1 Canon brand sticker Printing on this paper is available only when the Layout function on your camera has a 16 up option See Recommended Paper on page 17 2 if using a Canon PictBridge compatible camera you can select it Media type Default Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Photo Paper Plus Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss Glossy Photo Paper Photo Stickers Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro Plain Paper Only A4 Letter Layout Default Borderless Borderless Bordered N up 2 4 9 16 Layout compatible with Canon brand sticker above See Recommended Paper on page 17 Trimming Default Off No trimming On follow camera s setting Off Enhance image Default ExifPrint On Off VIVID NR Noise Reduction VIVID NR FACE If using a Canon PictBridge compatible camera you can select it Scan Specifications Compatibility TWAIN WIA Windows XP Effective scanning width 216 mm 8 5 inches Scanning resolution Optical resolution 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi optical Interpolated resolution 19200 dpi x 19200 dpi enhanced Scanning image Halftones 256 levels of gray processing Col
3. The Print dialog box opens Note a Printing Preferences S amp S Main 3 Page Setup a Cifects CB Profiles i Maintenance Meda I ype Plan Paper 1 Paper Source Auto Sheet Feeder v O High y Standard Plain Paner a O Fast Meecha Nbc O Lustom 2 Coloe intensity Ayto O Manual T Grayscale Piinting Preview before printing 3 From the Page Setup tab select the correct document size to be printed For details about other printer driver functions click Instructions or Help to view the Printer Driver Guide Instructions is only displayed when the On screen Manual is installed Selecting the Preview before printing check box displays a preview screen that allows you to confirm the selected printing effects and how your document will look when printed Some applications do not have a preview function Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 53 6 Print the document 1 Click Print or OK 1 The machine starts printing General Select Printer o0 S5 Add Printer SET Series Printer Status Ready Pint to fle Location Cont Page Range Oa O Pager 165535 Enter either a single page number of a sgl page range Fos example 5 17 1 Note You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing Stop Reset on the machine Click Cancel Printing on Canon IJ Status Monitor to stop printing To show Canon IJ Status Monitor
4. 101 6 x 152 4 mm Glossy Photo Paper 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 mm Card 3 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5 x 7 127 0 x 177 8 mm LTR Photo Paper Pro Letter size Photo Paper Plus Glossy Letter size Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss Letter size Glossy Photo Paper Letter size A4 Photo Paper Pro A4 size Photo Paper Plus Glossy A4 size Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss A4 size Glossy Photo Paper A4 size Note For the digital camera operation method and troubleshooting refer to your digital camera s manual By operating the digital camera you can make the following prints You can make a standard print from the photo displayed in the single display mode or in the index display mode You can print a specified numbers of photos or make an index print by editing the DPOF For photos taken with an ExifPrint compatible digital camera the Photo optimizer pro function can be used If date printing is set from the digital camera the date when the photograph was taken is to be printed excluding on index prints Photos will be scaled automatically according to the image size set on the digital camera and the size of the media set on the machine Digital cameras do not support the following functions Print quality setting Printer maintenance Index printing can only be specified for images that were taken with a camera compatible with the Design rule for Camera File system Exif 2 21 complia
5. Nozzle Check Pattern 86 Examining 88 Printing 87 O OK Button 12 ON OFF Button 12 Operation Panel 12 P Paper Guide 10 Paper Output Tray 10 Paper Support 10 Paper Support Extension 10 Paper Thickness Lever 11 Photo Index Sheet Button 13 Platen Glass 10 Power Connector 11 Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 85 Printing From Your Computer 52 Printing With Macintosh 55 Printing With Windows 52 Printing Photographs From A Digital Camera 61 From A Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera 65 From A PictBridge Compliant Device 61 Printing Photographs From A Memory Card 37 Multi photo Print 41 Other Useful Functions 46 Photo Index Sheet 42 Single photo Print 40 Printing Photographs From A Wireless Communication Device 66 Bluetooth Communication 70 Infrared Communication 68 Wireless Print Settings 66 136 Index R Recommended Paper 17 Routine Maintenance 76 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 92 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 90 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 91 Replacing A FINE Cartridge 76 S Safety Precautions 4 SCAN Button 12 Scanning Images 58 From An Application Software 60 Using The MP Navigator 58 Using The SCAN Button 59 Scanning Unit 11 Scanning Unit Support 11 Setting Documents 15 Document Requirements 15 Loading Documents 15 Settings Button 12 Specifications 127 Stop Reset Button 12 T Troubleshooting 98 Paper Jams 107 U USB Port 11 Useful Copy Functions 34 Borderless Copy 3
6. Bordered Borderless Note lt Bordered gt is selected automatically when the media type is set to lt Plain paper gt You cannot select lt Borderless gt 5 Select whether to print the shooting date file number or not No date file no Print date only Print file no only Print date amp file no Chapter 1 Before Printing 29 Tab 2 Allows you to optimize photos with the functions below vivid photo OFF Face brightener OFF Photo optimizer pro ON Image optimizer OFF p 5 Noise reduction OFF Brightness standard 6 Face brightener OFF Contrast standard il 7 Image optimizer OFF 4Color hue original 8 Settings Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Settings Set Activate deactivate Vivid photo function This function makes green and blue more lively Vivid photo ON Vivid photo OFF Activate deactivate the Photo Optimizer pro function This function automatically optimizes brightness and tone of a photo Photo optimizer pro ON Photo optimizer pro OFF Activate deactivate the Noise reduction function This function reduces the noise on blue areas like the sky as well as on black areas Noise reduction ON Noise reduction OFF Activate deactivate Face brightener function This function brightens a darkened face on the photo taken against the light Face brightener ON Face brightener OFF Choosing lt Image optimizer ON gt enables you to correct and smooth the jagged conto
7. When printing via infrared communication confirm that the infrared or angle is improper communication ports on both the machine and the mobile phone are facing each other at the proper angle and distance and that there is nothing to block the communication between them and then try printing again The proper distance and angle for communication vary depending on the specifications of your mobile phone and computer and on the external environment Place the mobile phone within 20 cm of the machine for proper communication During infrared communication If infrared communication between the infrared ports of the machine and infrared rays were interrupted or the mobile phone is interrupted by any obstacle for about ten seconds or another infrared communication longer during printing the paper on which the data is being printed is device is operating nearby ejected and the machine is reset Remove the obstacle and retry printing If an infrared communication device is operating nearby interference can occur and the document may fail to print to the end While printing a document through infrared communication do not operate another infrared communication devices such as the remote controller for a TV nearby The version of the infrared The infrared communication function of this machine is only compatible communication port being used is with mobile phones with IrDA compliant infrared communication ports not compatible with IrDA Pr
8. on page 26 Copies 1 v No of sheets 001 44 Plain paper Standard Press A or W to specify the number of copies to print T Press Color The printing starts E Specifying How Many Copies To Print For Each Photo Multi photo Print You can specify how many copies to print for each photo 1 Prepare to print 1 Turn ON the machine 2 Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder See Loading Paper on page 23 3 Install the memory card into the Card Slot See Inserting A Memory Card on page 38 2 Select the print mode from the Menu 1 Press MEMORY CARD The Menu screen is displayed a 2 Use lt q or p gt to select lt Multi photo print gt and then press OK The photo selection screen is displayed Chapter 3 Printing From A Memory Card 41 3 5 Specify the number of copies to print 1 Use lt d or p gt to select the photo you wish to print 2 Use A or to specify the number of copies to print 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 and specify the number of copies for each photo you wish to print 4 Press OK The print confirmation screen is displayed Confirm the settings To change any of the settings press Settings See Changing The Print Settings on page 26 Press Color The specified number of copies for each photo will be printed E Printing By Using The Photo Index Sheet With this machine you can easily print photographs using a Pho
9. 1 Place the printing surface face up A and cover it with a sheet of non printing regular paper to avoid damaging the surface 2 Roll up the paper in the direction opposite to the paper curl as per the figure below gt 7 A 3 Check the printing paper to confirm if the paper curl is eliminated to within approximately 2 to 5mm 0 08 to 0 2 in B f B It is recommended to print on curl corrected paper one sheet at a time Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 105 Cause Action The media type is not selected correctly in the printer driver Windows On the Main tab of the printer driver ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded In the Print dialog box of the printer driver select Quality amp Media from the pop up menu and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded Paper is loaded incorrectly Load in the portrait orientation regardless of the print direction of the Auto Sheet Feeder Ensure that paper is loaded correctly Slide the paper guides against the paper stack E Paper Curls Ink Blots Paper being used is too thin Use Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to print images that have a high color saturation See Paper Types You Cannot Use on page 16 The media type is not selected Ensure that the media type selected on the Operation Panel matches that correctly on the Operation Panel of the paper l
10. A OND Menu and command names may differ between software applications and more steps may be required For details refer to the documentation for each software application you use The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP Service Pack 2 hereafter called Windows XP SP2 Press ON OFF to turn ON the machine Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder See page 23 Create a document or open a file to print Open the printer properties dialog box 1 Select Print from the application software s File menu The Print dialog box opens 2 Ensure that your machine is selected 1 Note If another name of machine is selected click the name of machine to use 3 Click Preferences or Properties 2 The Main tub of the Preferences screen is displayed General Select Printer E pe B sa 1 a Series Printer Status Ready C Print to file 2 Location Comment Find Printer Page Range Oal Number nf copies 1 O Pager 1 65535 U gy E aay A age 1 2 3 Enter either a single page number of a single GH Gl B page range Fos example 5 12 52 Printing From Your Computer Chapter 5 5 Specify the required settings 1 Click Media Type to select the type of media loaded in the machine 1 2 Specify the print quality and other settings in Print Quality or Color Intensity 2 Note 3 Click OK 3 For print settings see the On screen Manual
11. Chapter 12 Appendix 127 Copy Specifications Copy speed Black amp white lt Fast gt mode approx 22 ppm Letter size Based on Canon standard Color lt Fast gt mode approx 17 ppm Letter size pattern Copy speed may vary depending on document complexity copy mode page coverage and the number of copies No of copies Maximum 99 copies Density adjustment 9 levels Zoom 25 to 400 Camera Direct Print Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible paper Card 1 Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 mm Card 2 Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss or Glossy Photo Paper 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 mm Card 3 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5 x 7 127 0 x 177 8 mm LTR Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss or Glossy Photo Paper Letter size A4 Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss or Glossy Photo Paper A4 size Layout print Standard Borderless with border Index Print 6 80 images depending on the size of print media Effect ExifPrint DPOF functions Ver 1 00 compatible Index print number of copies select images print special characters date 128 Appendix Chapter 12 Camera Direct Print PictBridge Page size Default Photo Paper Plus Glossy 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss Glossy Photo Paper Photo Stickers
12. Infrared port of machine B Less than 20 cm Do not block with any obstacle C Effective angle in both vertical and horizontal direction About 10 D Infrared port of mobile phone 68 Printing Photos From A Wireless Communication Device Chapter 8 2 Select the photo to print and send the data to the machine using the infrared communication function of the mobile phone The ON OFF lamp on the machine flashes in green when received the data properly Printing will start after receiving all data Note e For the procedure to print from your mobile phone refer to your mobile phone manual Do not place any obstacle between the infrared ports of the machine and mobile phone Data cannot be transmitted between them During printing be careful not to interrupt infrared communication with the machine If it is interrupted turn OFF the machine and cancel printing on the mobile phone Following limitations apply on transmittable data It does not support printing a downloaded content or photo and a photo attached to an email for security reason It does not support printing video files Depending on your device the Fine print quality option may not be available due to the restriction on the infrared transfer capacity Depending on your device it may not print data stored in a memory card Depending on the size of a photo it may take a while for this machine to start to print after starting the infrare
13. U S A Canon Inc 30 2 Shimomaruko 3 chome Ohta ku Tokyo 146 8501 Japan Canon Canada Inc 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga Ontario L5T 1P7 Canada Canon Latin America Inc 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami FL 33126 U S A Canon Mexicana S de R L de C V Periferico Sur No 4124 Col Ex Rancho de Anzaldo C P 01900 Mexico D F The following FINE Cartridges High Yield are compatible with this machine 29 51 PG 50 C51 The following FINE Cartridges Standard are also compatible with this machine PG 40 C44 For details on FINE Cartridge replacement refer to Replacing A FINE Cartridge in this guide QT7 0052 V07 XXXXXXXX CANON INC 2005 PRINTED IN VIETNAM
14. a Loss of or damage to the Product due to abuse neglect mishandling improper packaging by you alteration accident electrical current fluctuations improper use failure to follow operating or maintenance instructions in or environmental conditions prescribed in Canon USA s User s manual or other documentation or services performed by someone other than a Canon USA repair facility or ASF Without limiting the foregoing dropping the Product scratches and abrasions will be presumed to have resulted from misuse abuse or failure to operate the Product as set forth in the User s manual or other documentation for the Product b Use of parts or supplies other than those sold by Canon USA that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems c If the Product has had its serial number or dating defaced altered or removed 132 Appendix Chapter 12 ANY SYSTEM SOFTWARE WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON THE SOFTWARE DISKETTES OR CD ROMS ENCLOSED WITH OR ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT AND ANY UTILITY SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTED WITH OR FOR THE PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY BY CANON USA THE SOLE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SOFTWARE IS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER S LICENSE AGREEMENT DISTRIBUTED THEREWITH INCLUDING ANY LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS THEREON PLEASE CONTACT CANON USA IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A COPY OF THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURE
15. cccceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeteeees 9 1 Before Printing Size Machine Parts And Their Functions uf Turning The Machine ON OFF 14 Setting Documents 15 General Paper Guidelines 16 Recommended Paper 17 Loading Paper 23 Changing The Print Settings e 26 2 Copying iiris aiii idrain 31 Making Copies 0 niad Changing The Copy Settings 33 Using Useful Copy Functions c 34 3 Printing From A Memory Card 37 Using A Memory Card Pec Printing Photograph 40 Other Useful Functions 0 0000 cee 46 4 Reading From And Writing To A Memory Card ccessceesseteesseees 50 Setting Up The Card Slot As The Memory Card Drive Of The Computel cc cceeeeeeeees 50 5 Printing From Your Computer 52 Printing With Windows cess 52 M Printing With Macintosh 0 eee 55 6 Scanning Images cceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 58 About Scanning Images ceceeeeeeeeeeees 58 Scanning Methods 7 Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera eseeeeee 61 Printing Photographs Directly From A PictBridge Compliant Device 61 Printing Photographs Directly From A Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera 65 8 Printing Photos From A Wireless Communication Device Performing Infrared Communication Performing Blue
16. click Canon PIXMA MP450 Series Printer on the taskbar Canon IJ Status Monitor opens automatically when a machine error occurs 54 Printing From Your Computer Chapter 5 M Printing With Macintosh Note Menu and command names may differ between software applications and more steps may be required For details refer to the documentation for each software application you use The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac OS X v 10 3 x Press ON OFF to turn ON the machine See page 14 Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder See page 23 Create a document or open a file to print kh WO ND Select Paper Size 1 Select Page Setup from the application software s File menu The Page Setup dialog box opens 2 Confirm that MP450 is selected in Format for 1 3 Select the desired paper size from Paper Size 2 4 Click OK 3 Page Setup Settings Page Attributes o Canon MP 450 C 8 50 in x 11 00 in Orientation E Is Je Scale 100 Cancel E 3 Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 55 5 Specify the required settings 1 Select Print from the application software s File menu The Print dialog box opens 2 Select Quality amp Media from the pop up menu 1 3 Select the desired media type from Media Type 2 4 Select the print mode appropriate to your document from Print Mode 3 Print Printer
17. direct exposure to air or sunlight Do not mount printouts in an adhesive type album as you may not be able to remove them Be aware that some types of clear plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the paper to turn yellow 22 Before Printing Chapter 1 Loading Paper E Loading Paper Follow this procedure 1 Open the Paper Support 1 then pull out the Paper Support Extension 2 2 Place a stack of paper print side up in the Auto Sheet Feeder 1 pinch the Paper Guide A and adjust it to the left side of the stack 2 Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the correct position for the paper See page 17 Note Set the Lever to the left for most paper When the Lever is set to the right the confirmation message appears before the machine starts printing A Important Make sure the stack does not exceed the Load Limit Mark B Chapter 1 Before Printing 23 E Loading Envelopes Follow this procedure 1 Open the Paper Support then pull out the Paper Support Extension 2 Prepare the envelopes for loading A Important Press down firmly on the edges of the envelopes to make the folds crisp Also press firmly on the area that corresponds to the edges of the back flap E Remove any curling by holding the edges diagonally and bending them gently f the edges of the envelope are inflated or curled place the envelope on a flat surface With a pen pre
18. lt Auto layout gt or lt Manual layout gt If you selected lt Auto layout gt and pressed OK go to step 7 If you selected lt Manual layout gt and pressed OK go to step 4 Use A or to set the vertical repeats Press p gt to move the cursor to the right Use A or W to set the horizontal repeats then press OK Specify the necessary items See Changing The Print Settings on page 26 Press Color for color copying or Black for black amp white copying A Important The area read from the documents depends on the enlargement reduction ratio The size of the documents to copy should be no larger than one division of the paper For example if you copy four documents at the same size their sizes must be one fourth of the page size or smaller Note lt Credit Card gt cannot be selected for the page size lt Fit to page gt cannot be selected for lt Magnification gt 36 Copying Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Printing From A Memory Card Using A Memory Card Let s take a look at different types of memory cards and how to insert and remove them E Memory Cards Supported By This Machine Supported memory cards are as follows Memory Cards which can be inserted directly CompactFlash CF Card Supports TYPE I TYPE II 3 3V Microdrive Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO SD Secure Digital Memory Card MultiMedia Card SmartMedia Car
19. lt Borderless gt 2 4 8 lt Album gt Album 4 right Album 4 left lt Mixed gt Mixed 1 Mixed 2 Mixed 3 Note When you select lt Borderless gt the media type cannot be set to lt Plain Paper gt You can select Mixed 1 3 only when the page size is set to lt 8 5 x 11 215 9 x 279 4 gt or lt A4 gt 4 Specify the paste method 1 Use A or w to select the pasting method If you select lt Paste all gt then press OK all photos saved on the memory card are automatically pasted in the specified layout Go to step 6 If you select lt Paste one by one gt then press OK the photo selection screen is displayed 5 Paste photos one by one 1 Use lt a or p gt to display the photo to be pasted then press OK 2 Repeat step 1 to paste photos Press Back to cancel the last pasted photo Press Stop Reset to cancel all pasted photos 3 Press Color after pasting all photos The print confirmation screen is displayed Note Pasting cannot be done over multiple pages When you finish pasting photos for one page print the page 6 Start printing 1 Press Color The machine starts printing Chapter 3 Printing From A Memory Card 47 E Printing On Stickers Sticker Print 1 2 You can print your favorite photos on Canon Photo Stickers Prepare for printing See Prepare for printing on page 46 Select the print mode from the Menu 1 Press MEMORY CARD 2
20. the printer error from the camera confirm the message displayed on the LCD of the machine and clear the error For clearing errors from the machine see An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD on page 99 A communication time out occurs if printing takes a long time or if it takes too long to send the data This may stop the printing In such cases disconnect the cable between the machine and the camera and reconnect the cable between the machine and the camera Then turn the camera on if it has not automatically turned itself on If the problem is still unresolved select some other photo and check if it can be printed or not Your PictBridge compatible device may need to be switched to printing mode before it is connected to the machine depending on the model of the device Also it may need to be turned on manually or switched to replay mode after being connected to the machine Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your camera and take the necessary steps before connection The FINE Cartridge nozzles may be clogged if printing becomes faint or the colors are incorrect See When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect on page 85 If the paper is curled or its surface is scratched during printing make sure that you are using the correct type of paper For errors indicated on the camera and their solutions also refer to the user s manual of the camera For other problems associated with a digital camera contac
21. you can scan process and save documents to your computer For details on using the MP Navigator see the Scan Guide Windows On the Windows desktop double click the MP Navigator 2 0 icon to open the MP Navigator M On the Go menu select Applications then double click the MP Navigator 2 0 icon to open the MP Navigator You can launch the following application software from the MP Navigator Easy PhotoPrint Photo Printing ArcSoft PhotoStudio Photo image editing ScanSoft OmniPage SE Converting scanned document to text Note f you performed the Custom Install and only installed the MP Driver and MP Navigator these application software were not installed and thus cannot be launched To launch any of the above application software from MP Navigator perform the Custom Install once again to install them ScanSoft OmniPage SE does not support Windows 98 first edition 58 Scanning Images Chapter 6 E Scanning With The Operation Panel Of The Machine You can start the scan operation with the Operation Panel of the machine See the Scan Guide If you are using Windows XP The program selection screen is displayed the first time you press Color or Black on the machine Specify MP Navigator 2 0 as the application software to use check Always use this program for this action then click OK From the next time MP Navigator is automatically started When using Mac OS X For the machine
22. 110 127 V AC 50 60 Hz or 200 240 V AC 50 60 Hz depending on local electrical requirements Do not plug the machine into the same circuit as appliances such as an air conditioner television or copier These devices generate electrical noise which may interfere with your machine s operation Whenever you turn OFF the power and unplug the machine wait at least five seconds before you plug it in again Use only the power cord that came with the machine Using a different power cord may cause electric leakage or damage to the machine Turn OFF the power and unplug the machine in the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has spilled into the machine If the machine has been exposed to rain or water e If the machine does not operate normally when you have followed the instructions in the guides included with your machine If the machine does not operate normally when you have followed the instructions provided in Troubleshooting on page 98 If the machine has been dropped or damaged If the machine exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for servicing Turn OFF the power and disconnect the power cord if the machine will not be used for a long period such as during holidays The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Handling Close the Document Cover gently to avoi
23. 2 Use lt q or p gt to select lt Borderless copy gt then press OK 3 Specify the necessary items See Changing The Print Settings on page 26 4 Press Color for color copying or Black for black amp white copying Note The copied image may need to be enlarged to fit onto the selected page size when making borderless copies Some cropping may occur You can use this feature only when the page size is set to lt 8 5 x 11 215 9 x 279 4 gt lt A4 gt lt 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 gt lt 5 x 7 127 0 x 177 8 gt or lt credit card gt You can use this feature only when the paper is set to lt Photo Paper Pro gt lt Photo Plus Glossy gt lt Matte Photo Paper gt lt Glossy Photo Paper gt You can specify Quality to either lt Standard gt or lt High gt You can select the width to be cropped from the borders of the original image according to the image size Chapter 2 Copying 35 Repeating An Image On A Page Image Repeat This feature enables you to copy an image multiple times onto a single page You can set the machine to automatically select the number of times it repeats the image or you can specify the number Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Display the Special copy screen See Special Copy on page 34 Use lt q or p gt to select lt Image repeat gt then press OK Use A or W to select
24. 2 0 operate at the lower speed provided under USB 1 1 In this case the machine operates properly but printing speed may be slower due to the communication speed Check the following to ensure that your Computer environment supports USB 2 0 Hi Speed connections The USB port on your Computer supports USB 2 0 Hi Speed connection Both the USB cable and USB hub support USB 2 0 Hi Speed connection Be sure to use a certified USB 2 0 Hi Speed cable You are recommended to use a cable no longer than 3 meters Your Computer supports the USB 2 0 Hi Speed connection Obtain the latest version of the USB 2 0 Hi Speed driver and install it on your Computer The USB 2 0 Hi Speed driver operates properly Obtain the latest version of the USB 2 0 Hi Speed driver and install it on your Computer Windows m When You Connect To A Computer Running Windows XP The Screen Shows The Warning Message High Speed USB Device Plugged Into Non High Speed USB Hub Action You connect to a computer that does Your environment is not fully compatible with USB 2 0 not support USB 2 0 Hi Speed See Printing Speed Is Slow USB 2 0 Hi Speed Connection Does Not Work on page 113 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 113 Problems With Scanning E Scanner Won t Work Machine is not identified Restart the computer It may solve the problem Then confirm that the machine is identified E ScanGear MP Won t St
25. If the printout of an image does not appear satisfactory or the same as what you see on the monitor you may need to change the machine s settings or the machine itself may have some problems E Parts Of Image Missing Or Surrounded By Extra White Areas Scan area was specified larger than the original Specify the scan area appropriately If you click the Auto crop button of the ScanGear MP the scan area is adjusted autmatically to match the size of the original When scanning an original surrounded by white borders such as a photo print of if you otherwise want to specify a custom scan area specify the scan area manually Refer to the Scan Guide for details on manual scan area specification Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 115 E Trouble scanning with Multi Scan or Multi Crop function The original is positioned Check the position of the original on the document glass Observe the following outside the supported area when using the Multi Scan or Multi crop function There should be a gap of at least 0 4 10mm between the edge of the Platen Glass and originals Leave at least 0 4 10mm between the originals A maximum of 10 originals can be scanned at once If an original is slightly crooked on the platen within 10 degrees of true the image is automatically straightened The Multi Scan function only works with rectangular originals such as photos Originals that are not rectangular irregularly
26. MP 450 B Presets Standard H o Media Type Plain Paper B 2 Paper Source Auto Sheet Feeder Print Mode C Printing a top quality photo Printing tables and charts Ss 9 3 Printing a composite document Detailed Setting _ Grayscale Printing 2 Preview Save As PDF Fax Cancel Print Note When you select the print mode appropriate to your document from Print Mode the document will be printed in color and at a print quality suited to the characteristics of the Media Type you have selected Printing a top quality photo Select when printing documents consisting mainly of photographs and graphics featuring fine color gradation Printing tables and charts Select when printing documents consisting mainly of graphs and graphics illustrations with strong color definition Printing a composite document Select when printing documents consisting mainly of text Detailed Setting Select to fine tune the Print Quality and Halftoning setting For details about other printer driver functions click to view the Printer Driver Guide If the On screen Manual is not installed the Printer Driver Guide is not displayed even if is clicked Clicking Preview displays a preview screen that allows you to confirm the selected printing effects and how your document will look when printed Some applications do not have a preview function 56 Printing From Your Co
27. T Shirt Transfer for details on how to use this paper Transparenc Letter 8 1 2 in x 11 in Printing from your This film is ideal for printing ies 215 9 mm x 279 4 mm computer presentation material for use with A4 8 1 4 in x 11 3 4 in overhead projectors 210 mm x 297 mm Load one sheet of plain paper as the last sheet in the stack Although you can print on either side of the transparencies best results can be obtained by printing on the side that curls when held by the edge Remove each sheet from the Paper Output Tray as soon as it is printed Do not touch the printed surface or stack the transparencies until the ink has dried If you are storing the transparencies for a long period of time cover the printed sides with plain paper before storing Photo Paper Pro Guidelines Do not touch the print surface until the ink is dry approx 30 minutes Colors in dark images may appear indistinct at first but will become clearer after approx 30 minutes Images may smudge if you place them in an album before the ink is completely dry It is recommended that you allow the ink to dry for 24 hours Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printouts to direct sunlight Do not store or display printouts in hot damp or humid conditions Never expose them to heat or direct sunlight Store printouts in photo albums photo frames or presentation binders to protect them from
28. The LCD Cause Action Cannot see the display properly on Adjust the contrast of the LCD in the lt Adjust contrast gt menu in the the LCD The display on the LCDis lt Maintenance settings gt See Other Settings on page 74 illegible Cannot see the display on the LCD You have not pressed ON OFF The machine will power ON and the LCD will display a message when you connect the power cord and press ON OFF The LCD may be in power saver mode Press any button on the Operation Panel except for ON OFF to restore the display Ink Does Not Come Out Printing Is Blurred Colors Are Wrong White Streaks Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cannot Print To End Of Job Cause Action FINE Cartridge is empty Replace the FINE Cartridge and close the Scanning Unit If printing is not finished yet just press OK on the machine to continue printing in the no ink state Replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one as soon as possible after printing has finished The machine may be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition See Replacing A FINE Cartridge on page 76 FINE Cartridge is not installed Open the Scanning Unit and make sure that the correct FINE Cartridge is inserted in each position See Replacing A FINE Cartridge on page 76 correctly 100 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 Incorrect paper type When printing directly from a digital camera on the Op
29. a computer results in the memory card drive removable hard disk being displayed under My Computer M When a memory card is already inserted connecting the machine to a computer results in the memory card drive removable hard disk being displayed on the desktop Inserting a memory card into the machine and then opening Removable Disk on your computer enables you to view the photos stored on the card Furthermore you can copy the files to your hard disk in the same way as any regular hard disk drive and by changing the write protection setting you can copy files from your hard disk onto a memory card A Important Do not remove a memory card or unplug the USB cable while a memory card is being accessed Do not put the computer into standby or sleep mode while a memory card is inserted in the Card Slot Similarly do not remove or switch memory cards while the computer is in standby or sleep mode Always turn OFF the machine before removing a memory card Windows 2000 Turning OFF the machine causes the Unsafe Removal of Device error message to be displayed In this case click OK This has no effect on the computer or the machine E Enabling Writing Of Data To Memory Cards Make sure no memory card is inserted in the machine Press Menu Use lt q or p gt to select lt Maintenance settings gt then press OK Use lt q or p gt to select lt Device settings gt then press OK Use a or w to s
30. and stored as a PDF file 3 The document is scanned and the image is attached to an e mail using the e mail application software 4 The document is scanned and displayed on the registered application software 3 Use a or Y to select the scan operation then press OK Chapter 6 Scanning Images 59 4 Press Color or Black The document is scanned The settings configured from MP Navigator apply when scanning A Important If with some types of original the position and size of the image is not scanned in correctly please refer to Selecting the Behavior of the Operation Panel with MP Navigator in the Scan Guide On screen Manual and change the MP Navigator Document Type and Document Size to match those of the original being scanned Note The subsequent procedure varies depending on your settings For details see the Scan Guide E Scanning from an application software You can scan an image from a TWAIN or WIA Windows XP only compliant application software and use the image in that application software This procedure varies depending on the application software For the detailed procedure refer to the manual of the application software you are using 60 Scanning Images Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera Printing Photographs Directly From A PictBridge Compliant Device Connecting a PictBridge compliant device such as digital camera camcorder or mobi
31. copying The machine starts copying Note To cancel copying press Stop Reset Chapter 2 Copying 31 E Reducing Or Enlarging A Copy 1 2 You can reduce or enlarge copies Prepare for copying See page 31 Select the reduction enlargement method The example below assumes that you will select lt Zoom gt 1 Press Settings 2 Use lt lt or p gt to select lt Tab 1 gt 3 Use A or W to select lt Magnification gt and use a or p gt to select lt Zoom gt Specify the custom copy ratio for reducing or enlarging copies Dz Settings aga Magnification Plain paper Standard 3 100 Settings 5et Besides lt Zoom gt you can also choose from the following reduction enlargement methods lt 100 gt Copies in the same size as an original lt Preset ratio gt Preset ratios are convenient when changing between standard page sizes for example when reducing A4 to A5 or enlarging B5 to A4 lt Fit to page gt You can automatically reduce or enlarge the document to fit the size of the paper which are loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder 4 Press W to move the cursor down and use or p gt to select the setting value Holding down lt q or p gt steps through the values faster Note When you choose lt Fit to page gt the document size may not be detected correctly depending on the document In that case choose lt Preset ratio gt or lt Zoom gt Finalize your s
32. feed rollers 1 Display the Maintenance screen Nozzle check Cleaning Deep cleaning Auto head align Head alignment print Roller cleaning 2 Use A or yw to select lt Roller cleaning gt then press OK The confirmation screen is displayed 3 Use A or to select lt Yes gt then press OK The paper feed rollers are cleaned Repeat step 2 twice Open the Paper Output Tray Load three or more of A4 or Letter sized paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder ou kb Ww Repeat step 2 three times The sheet of paper is automatically fed in and then out of the machine Note If there are no signs of improvement after performing three times contact a Canon service representative Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 95 E Cleaning The Bottom Plate If the printed paper is smudged the inside of the machine may be dirty Periodic cleaning of certain parts on the inside of your machine is recommended to maintain a high standard of printing quality The parts can be cleaned in the following ways See Cleaning The Bottom Plate on page 96 See Cleaning The Protrusions Inside The Machine on page 97 d Ensure that the machine is turned ON and there is no paper loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder 2 Take a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper and fold it in half widthwise Then open the paper 3 Load it into the Auto Sheet Feeder with the opened side facing up Insert the paper open side up 9
33. fire or electrical shock Power supply Never attempt to plug or unplug the machine from the power supply when your hands are wet This may result in electrical shock Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet If the prongs of the power plug come into contact with metal objects it may result in fire or electrical shock Never damage modify stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord Do not place heavy objects on the power cord These actions may cause electrical damage and result in fire or electrical shock Never plug the machine into a power socket that is shared with other equipment extension lead cord 2 or 3 way adapter etc This may result in fire or electrical shock Plug the machine into a standard 110 127 V AC 50 60 Hz or 200 240 V AC 50 60 Hz depending on your local electrical requirements two prong grounded outlet Operate the machine only from the type of power source indicated on the machine s label or a fire electrical shock or malfunction may occur If you are unsure of the type of power available consult your local power company The shape of the plug and outlet may vary depending on the country of purchase Do not allow the power cord to be near objects that emit heat The outer cover of the power cord may melt resulting in fire or electrical shock Never use the machine if the power cord is bundled or knotted Knots in the cord may result in fire or electrical
34. in the printer properties dialog box of the printer driver Windows or the Page Setup dialog box of the printer driver Macintosh to ensure that it matches the size of the paper loaded 102 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 Windows The size of the print data is too large Check the size of the print data For Windows XP and Windows 2000 if the size of the data is too large part of it may be lost When the spool format is EMF follow the procedure below 1 Open the printer properties dialog box 2 On the Page Setup tab click Print Options 3 Select the Reduce spool data size check box and click OK Note When Reduce spool data size is set the print quality may be degraded The hard disk does not have enough available space You may need to increase the amount of free space on the disk by deleting any unnecessary files E When Copying The document is not loaded correctly Check that the document is loaded correctly on the Platen Glass See Loading Documents on page 15 The quality image quality displayed on the LCD is not suitable for the document Set the image quality suitable for the document See Print Setting Items on page 28 The document is not loaded with the side to be copied face down When loading the document on the Platen Glass the side to be copied should be face down The document or photograph set on the Platen Glass was printed fro
35. installation If the CD ROM icon is not displayed on the desktop there is a problem with the CD ROM Contact a Canon service representative You have a defective Setup CD ROM If you have a defective Setup CD ROM please consult your sales or service representative Windows Make sure the CD ROM is readable from Windows Explorer M Reconfirm that the CD ROM icon is displayed when you insert the CD ROM 112 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 Uninstall the old version of the software following the instructions in the Windows manual of that version and reinstall the new version The computer has an old version of the software installed Canon MultiPASS is registered as a program in the Start menu Installation procedure not followed Follow the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with your machine for correctly proper MP driver installation If the MP driver was not installed correctly uninstall the MP driver and restart your computer Try to reinstall the MP driver Windows If the installer was forcibly terminated due to an error Windows may be unstable Remove the CD ROM from the CD ROM drive and restart your computer Reinstall the MP driver Cannot Connect To PC Properly E Printing Speed Is Slow USB 2 0 Hi Speed Connection Does Not Work Your environment is not fully If your environment is not fully compatible with USB 2 0 the machine will compatible with USB
36. is flashing can damage the data stored in the memory card 2 Close the Card Slot Cover Chapter 3 Printing From A Memory Card 39 Printing Photograph Let s select a photo from the photos stored on the memory card of the digital camera and print it E Printing A Photo Displayed On The LCD Single photo Print 1 Turn ON the machine 2 Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder See Loading Paper on page 23 3 Insert the memory card in the Card Slot See Inserting A Memory Card on page 38 4 Select the print mode from the Menu 1 Press MEMORY CARD The Menu screen is displayed alas af print 2 Use lt a or p gt to select lt Single photo print gt and then press OK The photo selection screen is displayed Note The watch icon may appear when importing photos from a memory card 5 Select the photo to print 1 Use ag or p gt to select the photo to print 2 Press Color The print confirmation screen is displayed Note Displaying Photos Automatically on the LCD Slide Show You can automatically display photos in sequence when selecting lt Single photo print gt To start the slide show press OK when checking photos in lt Single photo print gt To stop the slide show press Stop Reset during the slide show 40 Printing From A Memory Card Chapter 3 6 Confirm the settings To change any of the settings press Settings See Changing The Print Settings
37. lt q or p gt to select lt Maintenance settings gt then press OK The Maintenance settings screen is displayed Maintenance settings 3 Use lt q or p gt to select lt Device settings gt then press OK The Device settings screen is displayed Yi Device settings Print settings Wireless print setting Other settings Language selection Reset setting Save settings 3 Select the menu 1 Use A or yw to select lt Print settings gt then press OK 2 Use A or w to select the menu then press OK Example select lt Extended copy amount gt YiPrint settings Quiet mode Extended copy amount 72 Changing The Machine Settings Chapter 9 4 Change the settings 1 Use A or to select the setting item then press OK Example select lt Small gt ViExtended copy amount Note Depending on the functions you use some setting items cannot be specified in combination Print Settings E Quiet mode Use this function if you want to reduce any operating noise such as when printing at night A Important The printing speed may be reduced compared to when this setting is set to lt OFF gt This function may not be so effective depending on the print quality setting Furthermore certain noise such as when the machine is preparing for printing is not reduced E Extended copy amount Selects the amount of image that extends off the paper when printing in Borderless fu
38. mm It is ideal for printing high quality 4 x 6 4 in x 6 in photographs 101 6 mm x 152 4 mm By using borderless printing you can print without any white borders Load the paper with the glossy side facing up Remove each sheet from the Paper Output Tray as soon as it is printed 20 Before Printing Chapter 1 Paper Type Size Purpose Guidelines And Restrictions Photo Paper Pro Letter 8 1 2 in x 11 in 215 9 mm x 279 4 mm A4 8 1 4 in x 11 3 4 in 210 mm x 297 mm 4 x 6 4 in x 6 in 101 6 mm x 152 4 mm Printing from your computer photo printing copying This is a thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction and good lightfastness It is ideal for printing high quality photographs By using borderless printing you can print without any white borders For 4 x 6 paper by printing the image beyond the perforations you can then trim the borders to produce a photograph without any white borders Do not trim the borders before printing Load the paper with the glossy side facing up For 4 x 6 cards remove the cards from the Paper Output Tray before the count reaches 20 For other than 4 x 6 cards remove the paper from the Paper Output Tray before the count reaches 10 For additional information on Photo Paper Pro see page 22 Photo Stickers 4 x 6 4 in x 6 in 101 6 mm x 152 4mm Printing from your
39. of indebtedness agencies Stock certificates Motor vehicle licenses and certificates of title Copyrighted works works of art without permission of copyright owner Chapter 1 Before Printing Machine Parts And Their Functions This section provides the name and location of the main components of this machine and also describes their functions E Machine Exterior 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Document Cover Covers the Platen Glass Open this cover when loading a document on the Platen Glass Paper Support Supports paper loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder Open it before loading paper Paper Support Extension Supports paper loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder Pull it out before loading paper Paper Guide When loading paper ensure the left edge of the paper just touches this guide Auto Sheet Feeder Load paper here Paper feeds automatically one sheet at a time Card Slot Cover Covers the Card Slots Open this cover when inserting a memory card into the Card Slots Paper Output Tray Printouts are output to this tray Open the tray before you start copying or printing When not being used keep it closed in the machine Direct Print Port Used to connect a PictBridge compliant device Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible device or the optional Bluetooth unit to the machine when printing images directly from the device IrDA Port Receives photo data sent from the mobile phone through infrar
40. require special B5 7 1 8 in x 10 1 8 inkjet paper in 182 mm x 257 mm Legal size paper can only be used when printing from your computer We do not recommend using plain paper for photo printing Envelopes US Commercial No 10 Printing from your You may be able to load other 9 1 2 in x 4 1 8 in 241 computer envelopes but Canon cannot mm x 105 mm guarantee consistent performance European DL 8 5 8 in Do not use the following types of x 4 3 8 in 220 mm x envelopes since they may cause 110 mm problems Envelopes with windows holes perforations cutouts double flaps pressure seals and peel off sealing strips Envelopes made with embossed or treated surfaces Sealed envelopes Envelopes with letters enclosed Remove each envelope from the Paper Output Tray as soon as it is printed 18 Before Printing Chapter 1 E Canon Specialty Paper Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality Paper Type Size Purpose Guidelines And Restrictions High Letter 8 1 2 in x 11 in Printing from your This type of paper provides better Resolution 215 9 mm x 279 4 mm computer color reproduction than plain paper Paper A4 8 1 4 in x 11 3 4 in photo printing It is suitable for printing business 210 mm x 297 mm copying documents that feature graphics and for photographs Load the paper with the whiter side facing up If the paper curls remove each sheet as it is delivere
41. settings back to the default except for the language for LCD messages and the position of the print head Save Settings Saves the current settings for the Settings screen Load Settings Loads the saved settings for the Settings screen Chapter 9 Changing The Machine Settings 75 Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance Replacing A FINE Cartridge If there is no improvement with the quality of printing following such maintenance as FINE Cartridge Cleaning one of the FINE Cartridges is probably empty Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with a new one When replacing a FINE Cartridge check the model number very carefully The machine will not print properly if the wrong FINE Cartridge is used or installed incorrectly Black PG 50 Black Color CL 51 Color High Yield High Yield Black Li PG 50 CL 51 The FINE Cartridge PG 40 Black Standard and CL 41 Color Standard are also compatible with this machine E Replacing A FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink replace it using the following steps d Ensure that the machine is turned ON and then open the Scanning Unit The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left Pull the Scanning Unit Support down into place 76 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge 1 Push the FINE Cartridge down 2 Remove the FINE Cartridge A Important Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining your clothes or the surroundi
42. shaped close cropped photos cannot be detected correctly Error arising from Some application softwares do not support multiple image scanning Scan each application software item individually without using the Multi Scan or Multi Crop function specifications E Slow Scanning Speed Resolution is set higher than To view the image on a monitor set the Output resolution to 75 dpi To necessary print set the Output resolution to a value such as 300 dpi The descreen function is on Turn the Descreen function off See the Scan Guide 116 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 M m There is not enough memory Message Is Displayed There is not enough memory to Exit any applications that are running and try to run this program again continue scanning E Scanned Image Is Not Displayed Properly Scanned image prints out enlarged Set the printing size in the application program reduced Example ArcSoft PhotoStudio 1 With the image in the selected state click the File menu and select Print 2 Move the print size slider left or right in the Print dialog to adjust the printing size The preview image to the left will change size accordingly Scanned image enlarged reduced Change the display setting in the application software on the computer monitor It may not be possible to reduce the size of images opened in the Paint or Imaging programs Open the image in an application
43. the device There could also be a problem with the cable s Replace the cable s and try printing again Machine you want to use is not selected on the Printer popup menu on the Print dialog box Select your machine on the Printer pop up menu on the Print dialog box If your machine does not appear on the Printer pop up menu add the machine following the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions M Error No 1700 Is Displayed The waste ink absorber is almost full Ink used for cleaning is absorbed in a waste ink absorber inside the machine Press OK to cancel the error so that you can continue printing Once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full printing cannot be done until the waste ink absorber is replaced Canon recommends that you contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible M E Error No 2001 Is Displayed A specified period of time has elapsed without receiving a response from the digital camera The digital camera or digital video camcorder connected is not compatible with this machine Disconnect the camera cable and reconnect the cable Depending on the model or brand of your device you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device You may also have to turn ON the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the machine Perform the necessary operations a
44. with sufficient free space Multiple devices connected to the USB port Disconnect all other devices but the machine from the port Troubleshooting 114 Chapter 11 E Scan Quality Is Poor Poor Image Displayed On The Monitor Incorrect scan settings Rescan with adjusted settings See the Scan Guide Specification of the application program Some application programs do not display the image clearly if the image is too small Set the view mode to 100 Moir appears Select Magazine Color for Select Source in the Simple Mode or turn on the Descreen option in the Advanced Mode of ScanGear MP Turn off the Unsharp Mask function if the moir effect is still too strong even when the Descreen option is on See the Scan Guide Inappropriate display settings Windows Set the display settings on your computer to Medium 16 bit or higher M In the System Preferences dialog click the Displays icon and select the Display tab Set the Colors list box to Thousands or a higher setting Dirty Platen Glass or Document Cover Clean the Platen Glass or the Document Cover of the machine taking special care not to press strongly on the Platen Glass The status of the original is poor Scan with certain functions such as Remove Dust and Scratches Fading Correction or Grain Correction in the Image Settings section of the Advanced Mode of ScanGear MP Note
45. x 347 6 mm 8 0 x 13 7 in 3 0 mm 0 12 in p 38 3 mm 1 51 in i3 A 5 0 mm 0 2 in l 31 2 mm 1 23 in oi ie gt ie 6 4 mm 0 25 in 6 3 mm 0 25 in Recommended printing area Printable area Note When Printing on Glossy Photo Paper GP 401 GP 501 Matte Photo Paper MP 101 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP 101D Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP 101 Photo Paper Plus Semi Gloss SG 101 and Photo Paper Pro PR 101 selection of Borderless Printing enables you to make prints with no margins However Borderless Printing may reduce the print quality on the top and bottom edges of the paper or cause smudging on the paper E Envelopes Size Printable Area width x height European DL 180 8 x 103 2 mm 7 12 x 4 06 in US Com 10 202 1 x 97 97 mm 7 96 x 3 86 in 4 3 4 mm 0 13 in y t 3 4mm 0 13 in 777 gt ie gt i le 8 0 mm 0 31 in 31 2 mm 1 23 in Printable area 124 Appendix Chapter 12 Uninstalling The On screen Manual Follow the steps described below to uninstall the installed on screen manuals from your computer Windows Note that this uninstall procedure will uninstall all guides 1 Click Start select All Programs or Programs Canon MP450 Manual and Uninstall 2 When the uninstall message appears click OK When the message prompting you to restart your computer is displayed click OK to restart your computer M Uninstal
46. 1 Lift the Document Cover 2 Load your document Place your document face down on the Platen Glass Align the upper left corner of your document with the alignment mark on the lower right corner of the Platen Glass Note The machine cannot scan the area within approximately 1 25 in 1 mm of the front and right edges of the Platen Glass 3 Gently close the Document Cover Note Thick documents Max 3 4 in 20 mm such as books can also be scanned Chapter 1 Before Printing 15 General Paper Guidelines m Paper Types You Cannot Use Do not use Folded creased curled or wrinkled paper Envelopes with double flaps or with pressure seals Moist paper Paper with holes e g punched holes Very thin paper less than 17 Ib or 64 g m Very thick paper more than 28 Ib or 105 g m other than Canon genuine paper Postcards with photographs or stickers adhered to them Envelopes made with embossed or treated surfaces Handling Paper Hold the paper as close as possible to its edges and try not to touch the print surface The print quality will deteriorate if the print surface is damaged or becomes dirty Do not touch the print surface until the ink has dried Some paper may curl and the print surface may smudge if you have used a large amount of ink for printing Paper that tends to curl is not recommended for printing photographs or graphics Use it for printing mainly text If the paper is curled uncurl
47. 27 2005 05 01 10 20 30 033 2005 05 01 7 Photo Paper Plain Paper Photo Paper om Plain Paper 10 20 30 004 2005 05 01 10 20 30 010 2005 05 01 10 20 30 016 2005 05 01 10 20 30 022 2005 05 01 10 20 30 028 2005 05 01 10 20 30 034 2005 05 01 20 30 005 2005 05 01 10 20 30012 2005 05 01 10 20 30011 2005 05 01 10 20 30017 2005 05 01 20 30 018 2005 05 01 10 20 30 023 2005 05 01 10 20 30 029 2005 05 01 10 20 30 030 2005 05 01 10 20 30 036 2005 05 01 10 20 30 035 2005 05 01 Load paper in the mul 3 Press urpose tray 2 Place the Photo Index Sheet on the platen glass hoto Index Sheet then P then OK L Print a blank Photo Index Sheet 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Select the page size and media type Select date printing as necessary Mark this to print one copy of each photograph When you mark this even if you mark the number of copies you want to print for each photograph those marks will be disregarded and one copy each of all photographs will be printed 4 print 5 6 Follow the procedure as described Mark this to print the same Photo Index Sheet again If you mark this all other marked settings will be disregarded Select the number of copies fill in the respective circle under the photograph you want to Printing F
48. 3 Borderless 4 1 Select the page size for printing 2 Select the media type for printing 3 Corrects the contours and smoothes out the jaggedness that occurs when a small sized photo is printed on large sized paper 4 Select the layout of the photo from Sticker print Stickers x16 Printing on paper other than sticker Bordered x1 x2 x4 x8 Borderless x1 x2 x4 x8 Mixed 1 2 3 Note Mixed 1 Mixed 2 and Mixed 3 can be selected only when the page size setting is lt 8 5 x 11 215 9 x 279 4 gt or lt A4 gt Chapter 8 Printing Photos From A Wireless Communication Device 67 Performing Infrared Communication You can print photos in your mobile phone through infrared communication When performing infrared communication also refer to your mobile phone manual 1 Prepare to print 1 Turn ON the machine and load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder See Loading Paper on page 23 2 Specify the necessary print settings See page 66 3 Start Infrared Communication 1 Oppose the infrared port of the mobile phone to that of the machine at a distance of less than 20 cm Note The effective angle of the infrared port of the machine is about 10 from the central axis in both vertical and horizontal directions The allowable distance of communication with the machine depends on the mobile phone you use For this distance refer to your mobile phone manual A A
49. 5 Image Repeat 36 Sticker Copy 34 Users In Canada 135 Users In The U S A 131 Index 137 This product uses the following copyrighted software exit c environ c impure c string h _ansi h Copyright 1990 The Regents of the University of California All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted provided that the above copyright notice and this paragraph are duplicated in all such forms and that any documentation advertising materials and other materials related to such distribution and use acknowledge that the software was developed by the University of California Berkeley The name of the University may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Copyright 1995 1996 Cygnus Support All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted provided that the above copyright notice and this paragraph are duplicated in all such forms and that any documentation advertising materials and other materials related to such distribution and use acknowledge that the software was developed at Cygnus Support Inc Cygnus Support Inc may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this s
50. 6 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 4 Start Bottom Plate Cleaning 1 Display the Maintenance screen fi Maintenance Nozzle check Cleaning Deep cleaning Auto head align Head alignment print Roller cleaning 2 Use A or Ww to select lt Bottom plate cleaning gt then press OK 3 When the confirmation message is displayed select lt Yes gt and press OK The paper is ejected Inspect the discharged paper If dust or dirt can be seen on the paper repeat the cleaning process Note If the discharged paper still appears dirty after you have run this clean process the inside of your machine is probably extremely dirty Clean the inside of the machine in accordance with the following directions See Cleaning The Protrusions Inside The Machine on page 97 m Cleaning The Protrusions Inside The Machine If the protrusions inside the machine are stained wipe ink off the protrusions using a swab or something similar A Important Before cleaning be sure to turn OFF the machine A Caution Do not touch the transparent film A film cable B ink absorber sponge part C or any metal parts A B C Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 97 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the machine This section provides troubleshooting tips for the most common printin Note p g tip p g problems If you cannot find ap
51. Auto Sheet Feeder Move the Paper Thickness Lever to the left position 2 Print the pattern 1 Display the Maintenance screen Yi Maintenance Nozzle check Cleaning Deep cleaning Auto head align Head alignment print Roller cleaning 2 Use A or to select lt Auto head align gt then press OK 3 When the confirmation message is displayed select lt Yes gt and press OK The head alignment sheet will be printed 92 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 3 Align the FINE Cartridge 1 Beginning from column A on the printout enter the checkmarks in the patterns that have the most solid image 1 1 om RE om oS om HM o oS om Em MW om oa og oH MW om o og Mi MW mm o oR E MW o i co a o mmm 2 oR oR o mm om Mi o mmm 2 3 5 4 3 2 0000000000 0 00000000000 Oow o A p p 02 8 8 0000000000 0 00 0 6 8 00 C 0 000000004000 o 1 Column A 2 Good example Most solid box 3 Bad example Least solid box 2 Load the checked sheet on the Platen Glass When loading the checked sheet place the front side down and align the upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark on the lower right corner of the Platen Glass 3 Press OK The machine scans the pattern and aligns the FINE Cartridge automatically Note If you select lt Head alignment print gt in step 2 2 the machine prints the current FINE C
52. Canon PIXMA MP450 User s Guide Py ote m Exif Print Pes PictBridge K ri Getting Help from Canon Help Us Help You Better Before you contact Canon please record the following information Serial Number located inside the machine Model Number located on the front of the machine Machine Driver CD ROM number located on the CD ROM Purchase Date Customer Technical Support Sequence 1 Internet www canontechsupport com For quick and comprehensive self help in an intuitively guided interactive trouble shooting environment the place to start is our helpful tech support web site In addi tion the latest driver downloads answers to frequently asked questions product information and where to buy instructions are found here 2 Email Tech Support www canontechsupport com For individual attention to a special issue try emailing our friendly technical engi neers specially trained to communicate quick easy and logical solutions to your inquiries within 24 hours 3 Toll Free Live Tech Support 1 800 828 4040 This option provides live telephone technical support free of service charges Mon day Saturday excluding holidays during your product s 1 year limited warranty period Telephone Device for the Deaf TDD support is available at 1 866 251 3752 4 Extended Service and Support www canonesp com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is a cost attractive and easy to use extend
53. K OK Set end date 2 Use lt q or p gt to select the first recorded date of photographs you want to print then press OK 3 Use lt or p gt o select the last recorded date of photographs you want to print then press OK 4 Go to step 6 Chapter 3 Printing From A Memory Card 43 6 Press Color The machine prints the Photo Index Sheets Note If more than 37 photographs are to be printed the machine prints them on more than one Photo Index Sheet Canon Photo Index Sheet Good example m Bad eame 1 Print settings Select the paper size media type and options for printing Use a dark pencil to fill in the appropriate circles 4 x 6 101 6 152 6nm 58x T 127x177 8mm 8 5 x11 LETTER M Select only one circle py Borderless Bordered Options 2 Photograph Selection 10 20 30 001 2005 05 01 10 20 30 007 2005 05 01 10 20 30 013 2005 05 01 10 20 30019 2005 05 01 10 20 30 025 2005 05 01 pti 10 20 30 031 2005 05 01 Photo Paper cow 10 20 30 002 2005 05 01 10 20 30 008 2005 05 01 AMENE Be 3 10 20 30 014 2005 05 01 10 20 30 020 2005 05 01 10 20 30 026 2005 05 01 10 20 30 032 2005 05 01 Photo Paper 10 20 30 003 2005 05 01 10 20 30 009 2005 05 01 10 20 30 015 2005 05 01 10 20 30 021 2005 05 01 10 20 30 0
54. NE Cartridge Clear the paper jam or foreign object that is preventing the FINE Cartridge Holder is blocked Holder from moving cancel printing from your computer then turn OFF the machine and turn it back ON again Windows E Writing Error Output Error Communication Error Machine is not ready Ensure that the ON OFF lamp on the Operation Panel is on If the lamp on the Operation Panel is off turn the machine ON If the Alarm lamp is on an error may have occurred in the machine For details on how to resolve the error refer to An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD on page 99 Paper is not loaded Load paper and press OK If this error Paper is not loaded is ignored for a certain period of time an additional message may be displayed Printer port setting does not match Check the printer port settings the interface connected to the 1 Click Start and select Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware machine and then Printers and Faxes For non Windows XP click Start select Settings and then Printers 2 Select the icon of your machine 3 Open the File menu and select Properties 4 Click the Ports tab or the Details tab to confirm the port settings A USB port is selected if either USBnnn Canon MP450 or MPUSBPRNnn Canon MP450 where n is a number is indicated If the port setting is not correct change the port setting according to the interface you are using on the
55. Ports tab or the Details tab or reinstall the MP driver Machine is not properly connected Ensure that the USB cable is securely connected to the computer Disconnect the machine and reconnect it directly to the computer and try printing again If successful the problem may have been with the device There could also be a problem with the cable s Replace the cable s and try printing again MP driver is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the MP driver 1 Click Start and select All Programs or Programs the name of your machine and Uninstall 2 Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall the driver 3 Follow the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the MP driver 118 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 M E Error No 300 Is Displayed The machine is not ready Ensure that the ON OFF lamp on the Operation Panel is on If the lamp on the Operation Panel is off turn the machine ON If the Alarm lamp is on an error may have occurred in the machine For details on how to resolve the error refer to An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD on page 99 Machine is not properly connected Ensure that the USB cable is securely connected to the computer If using a switching hub or other device disconnect the machine and reconnect it directly to the computer and try printing again If successful the problem may have been with
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58. Under Canon USA s InstantExchange Service you may exchange an eligible defective Product during the limited warranty period for a new or refurbished Product at Canon USA s option This Service is available in the continental Unites States Alaska and Hawaii and is utilized by calling Canon USA s Customer Care Center at 1 800 828 4040 8 a m to midnight Monday through Friday and 10 a m to 8 p m Saturday except holidays The foregoing times are subject to change in Canon USA s sole discretion If your call is completed by 3pm Eastern Time Canon USA s repair facility will at its expense ship out the replacement product the same day via overnight courier for delivery the following business day second business day in Alaska and Hawaii A further explanation of the service support options is available at the time of your call to the live technical support number s above or via the website at www canontechsupport com Please note that under the InstantExchange program a replacement product will be provided to you prior to your return of the defective product Since the defective product becomes the property of Canon USA at the time of the exchange the defective product must be returned in the shipping materials provided If the defective product is not returned as directed you will be responsible for the value of the replacement product for which Canon USA may invoice you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also ha
59. Use lt a or p gt to select lt Special photo print gt and then press OK 3 Use lt q or p gt to select lt Sticker print gt and then press OK Specify the layout 1 Use lt q or p gt to select lt Stickers x16 gt and then press OK You can only print in the Stickers x16 layout though other layouts appear on the LCD Select the photo to print 1 Use lt q or p gt to select the photo you wish to print and then press OK 2 Use lt a or p gt to select the frame and then press OK Start printing See page 47 You cannot configure the page size media type bordered or borderless Note g pag yp printing or dated or non dated printing when using this function E Other Printing Functions The following print functions are also provided under the Special photo print menu Print all photos You can print all photos saved on the memory card Photo index print You can print a list of all the photos saved on a memory card Note The number of photos printed on a single sheet of paper depends on the size of the medium A4 Letter 80 photos 5 x 7 127 0 x 177 8 mm 35 photos 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 mm 24 photos Credit Card 6 photos 48 Printing From A Memory Card Chapter 3 DPOF print If DPOF Digital Print Order Format settings are made on the camera photos are printed automatically according to those settings Note This machine allows you to make the
60. achine s components Before moving the machine turn OFF the power and unplug the machine When moving the machine carry the machine at both ends A distinct change in performance may indicate a need for servicing Do not insert your hands into the machine while it is printing Parts inside the machine are moving and this may result in injury Do not turn the machine upside down Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instructions in the guides since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and require extensive repair by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation When storing or transporting the machine do not tilt it stand it on its side or turn it upside down Doing so may cause ink to leak out 7 FINE Cartridges Ink Cartridges For safety reasons store FINE Cartridges Ink Cartridges out of the reach of small children If a child ingests any ink consult a doctor immediately Do not shake FINE Cartridges Ink Cartridges Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal Reading The Document Symbols Used In This Guide Please read the list below of symbols used in this guide The following symbols are used to indicate important instructions Be sure to obey these instructi
61. achine operates based on the bordered borderless setting specified in the Memory card mode of the machine Trimming is performed based on settings on the PictBridge compliant device Note When printing onto Photo Stickers PS 101 16 up use the following settings 1 Load Photo Stickers PS 101 in the Auto Sheet Feeder 2 Select 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 for the Page size and Photo for the Media type 3 Select N up for layout then select 16 Some PictBridge compliant devices display the Layout option 2 up 4 up 9 up and 16 up In this case always select 16 up If there are no options on the PictBridge compliant device that correspond to 2 up 4 up 9 up or 16 up printing on stickers is not possible When you are using Photo Stickers PS 101 do not set Borderless Printing in Layout settings About Image Optimize When Default setting selections based on the machine setting is selected the machine operates based on the settings in tab 2 of the Settings screen specified in Memory card mode of the machine See page 29 If you use a Canon PictBridge compliant device you can select VIVID NR VIVID NR or FACE Note that these options cannot be selected on some models Note When VIVID is selected the green and blue portions of photos are printed more vividly When NR Noise Reduction is selected noise in blu
62. adversely affect the print quality or the paper feed precision See A4 B5 A5 4 x 6 4 x 8 5 x 7 Credit Card on page 123 See Letter Legal on page 124 See Envelopes on page 124 122 Appendix Chapter 12 E A4 B5 A5 4 x 6 4 x 8 5 x 7 Credit Card Size Printable Area width x height A4 203 2 x 289 0 mm 8 0 x 11 4 in B5 175 2 x 249 0 mm 6 9 x 9 8 in A5 141 2 x 202 0 mm 5 6 x 7 9 in 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 mm 94 8 x 144 4 mm 3 7 x 5 7 in 4 x 8 101 6 x 203 2 mm 94 8 x 195 2 mm 3 73 x 7 69 in 5 x 7 127 0 x 177 8 mm 120 2 x 169 8 mm 4 7 x 6 7 in Credit Card 47 2 x 78 0 mm 1 86 x 3 07 in 43 mm 0 12 in ye t 38 3 mm 1 51 in 5 0 mm 0 2 in 31 2 mm 1 23 in gt ie 3 4 mm 0 13 in 3 4mm 0 13 in Recommended printing area Printable area Note When Printing on Glossy Photo Paper GP 401 GP 501 Matte Photo Paper MP 101 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP 101D Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP 101 Photo Paper Plus Semi Gloss SG 101 and Photo Paper Pro PR 101 selection of Borderless Printing enables you to make prints with no margins However Borderless Printing may reduce the print quality on the top and bottom edges of the paper or cause smudging on the paper Chapter 12 Appendix 123 E Letter Legal Size Printable Area width x height Letter 203 2 x 271 4 mm 8 0 x 10 7 in Legal 203 2
63. art Scanner driver ScanGear MP is not installed Set the Setup CD ROM in your computer and install ScanGear MP Machine may not be selected Select your machine following the directions in Scanning with ScanGear MP in Initiating a Scan The application program used does not support calling up ScanGear MP Start ScanGear MP from within a TWAIN compatible program An error message appears and the ScanGear MP window fails to appear Reattach the USB cable Only use a certified USB 2 0 Hi Speed cable e Attach the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer itself not a hub If a USB hub is used for the connection do not use it Attach the cable directly to a USB port on the computer itself not the hub The machine may not be selected Select your machine following the directions in Scanning with ScanGear MP in Initiating a Scan Be sure to start ScanGear MP from within a TWAIN compatible program E Computer Stops Operating During Scanning Output Resolution set too high Reboot the computer lower the Output Resolution and rescan Insufficient hard disk space Reset and reboot the computer delete unnecessary files and application programs and rescan Open ScanGear MP from within the application program click the Preferences button in Advanced Mode and change the folder listed in the Select Folder Where Temporary Files are Saved category to one on a disk
64. artridge Alignment setting Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 93 Cleaning Your Machine This section describes the necessary cleaning procedures for your machine A Caution Be sure to turn OFF the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine Do not use tissue paper paper towels or similar materials for cleaning they can stick to the components or generate static charges Use a soft cloth to avoid scratching the components Never use volatile liquids such as thinners benzene acetone or any other chemical cleaner to clean the machine these can damage the machine s components E Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document Cover Wipe the Platen Glass A and the inner side of the Document Cover white area B with a clean soft lint free cloth moistened with water Then wipe with a clean soft dry lint free cloth making sure not to leave any residue especially on the Platen Glass If you have trouble getting the scanning area clean wipe with diluted mild detergent for dish washing E Cleaning The Exterior Wipe the machine s exterior with a clean soft lint free damp cloth 94 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 E Cleaning The Roller Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed properly Cleaning the paper feed rollers will wear the rollers so perform this only when necessary 1 Press ON OFF to turn ON the machine then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder 2 Clean the paper
65. before connecting the device You may also have to turn ON the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the machine Perform such necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied with your device When printing from your PC be sure to unplug the cable connecting the device 1 Turn ON the machine Make sure the device is turned OFF 2 Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder Chapter 7 Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera 61 3 gt Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine 1 Connect the device to the machine using the USB cable for connection to a computer supplied with the device 2 Turn ON and set up the device for direct printing When the connection between the device and machine has been established the POWER lamp on the machine flashes once The power on sequence may differ depending on the model or brand of the device Either of the following icons will be displayed on the LCD display of the device when the machine is correctly connected M A PictBridge compliant device This mark indicates that the product is PictBridge compatible D A Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera E Confirming Or Changing The Device Settings To change the page size or media type operate the device to select the PictBridge print setup mode and confirm or change the settings The settings below can be changed by pressing Setting i
66. ccording to the instruction manual supplied with your device If the error is still unresolved there is a possibility that you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that is not supported by this machine Use a digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with this machine Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 119 M E Error No 2500 Is Displayed FINE Cartridge Alignment has failed See Auto head align has failed on page 99 in An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD Windows For Windows Users The Instructions button is not displayed on the printer driver screen The Instructions button on the printer driver screen is not displayed if the on screen manuals instruction manuals are not installed Insert the Setup CD ROM into your computer and install the on screen manuals instruction manuals The Instructions button is displayed only on Main and Maintenance tabs The Scan Guide cannot be displayed The button for displaying the scanner driver operating instruction is grayed out when the on screen manuals instruction manuals are not installed Insert the Setup CD ROM into your computer and install the On screen Manual 120 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 If You Cannot Solve The Problem If you cannot solve the problem with any of the workarounds in this chapter please contact the seller of the machine or a Canon service represen
67. ceeeee 108 Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera cceee 109 Cannot Print Properly Through Wireless Communication eeee 111 Cannot Install The MP Driver 06 112 Cannot Connect To PC Properly Problems With Scanning An Error Message Appears On The Screen s arnegari nnega 118 For Windows USEfS cccceeeseeeseeeeeeees 120 If You Cannot Solve The Problem 121 12 APPeCNdix eecccceccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 122 Printing Area eeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeee wee 122 Uninstalling The On screen Manual we 125 Transporting The Machine eee 126 Specifications cccccccceesseeeseeeeeseesteeees Users In The U S A tie FCG Notie neni ssi enans eass Canon U S A INC LIMITED WARRANTY n se 132 Users In Canada cccecsceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 135 Customer Technical Supports 0 135 Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this guide to ensure that you use your machine safely Do not attempt to use the machine in any way not described in this guide A Warning You may cause an electric shock fire or damage the machine if you ignore any of these safety precautions Location Do not place the machine close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners If flammable substances come into contact with electrical parts inside the machine it may result in
68. computer copying This is a peel and stick sheet that allows you to make original photo stickers using your own photographs On each sheet you can print 16 photo stickers with excellent printing qualities Load only one sheet at a time with the glossy side up Printing on the reverse side can stain the inside of the machine or your clothes Place the sheet in portrait orientation in such a manner that the top margin is larger than the bottom margin For more information refer to the instructions on the back of the sheet package If a sheet is curled uncurl flatten it before loading Remove each sheet from the Paper Output Tray as soon as it is printed Do not use a sheet if any stickers are becoming unstuck or are missing from the sheet Chapter 1 Before Printing 21 Paper Type Size Purpose Guidelines And Restrictions T Shirt Letter 8 1 2 in x 11 in Printing from your This paper is used to produce iron on Transfers 215 9 mm x 279 4 mm computer transfers A4 8 1 4 in x 11 3 4 in Use mirror printing to print the image 210 mm x 297 mm onto the T Shirt Transfer T Shirt Transfers can only be used when printing from your computer Load the paper with the side that does not have green lines facing up If the T Shirt Transfer is curled flatten it by curling it in the opposite direction The T Shirt Transfer should be used as soon as it is printed Refer to the manuals supplied with the
69. d Supports 3 3V card only 1MB and 2MB cards not supported Memory Cards which can be used through a special adapter xD Picture Card 1 Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo miniSD Card 2 1 Purchase a CompactFlash Card Adapter for xD Picture Card separately 2 Use the special adapter supplied with the card Chapter 3 Printing From A Memory Card 37 A Important This machine accepts images taken with a camera compatible with the Design rule for Camera File system Exif 2 21 compliant and DPOF Ver 1 00 compliant Photos stored in a memory card not supported by your digital camera may fail to load or be damaged For types of memory cards supported by your digital camera refer to the digital camera user s manual Use the digital camera to format the memory card Memory card data formats may not be compatible with computer specific formats Images edited on a computer may result in improper printing Please use only one type of memory card at a time E Inserting A Memory Card Note When lt Read write mode gt is selected in the lt Read write attribute gt neither printing nor maintenance can be done After using the card slot as the memory card drive for your computer be sure to select lt Read only mode gt again See Setting Up The Card Slot As The Memory Card Drive Of The Computer on page 50 If you used a computer to edit or process the data store
70. d catching your hand Failing to do so may result in personal injury Do not press down hard on the Document Cover when using the Platen Glass to scan thick books This may damage the Platen Glass and Document Cover and or result in personal injury Do not place the following objects on top of the machine If such objects come into contact with internal electrical components the machine may short circuit resulting in fire or electrical shock Metal objects such as jewelry and watches Containers of water or other liquids such as glasses vases or pot plants If water does spill inside the machine turn OFF the power immediately by pressing the ON OFF and disconnect the power cord Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line Do not touch the high voltage electrical parts as this may result in electrical shock Do not place heavy objects on top of the machine as these may topple over and result in injury When removing paper jammed in the machine be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing If ink gets on your hands or clothing wash them soon in running water If you use hot water the ink may adhere and become difficult to remove After printing do not touch the electrical contacts of the FINE Cartridge They will be hot and may result in burns or electrical shock Do not subject the machine to strong physical shock or vibration This can damage the m
71. d in the memory card be sure to print those photos from the computer Using the Operation Panel to print such photos may result in improper printing Turn ON the machine Open the Card Slot Cover 38 Printing From A Memory Card Chapter 3 3 Install the memory card in the appropriate Card Slot Type of card How to install CompactFlash CF Card Microdrive xD Picture Card Install these cards into the left card slot SmartMedia Card Install this card into the right card slot Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO e e Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo SD Card miniSD Card MultiMedia Card Install these cards into the right card slot Install the memory card with the appropriate adapter attached Note Do not try to insert the memory card into the Card Slot furthermore than as it stops otherwise the machine and or the memory card will be damaged 4 Check that the Access Lamp lights after blinking 5 Close the Card Slot Cover m Removing A Memory Card Note If you use the machine connected to your computer follow the instructions for removal of the memory card from the computer d Ensure that the Access Lamp is not flashing then hold the exposed portion of the memory card with your fingers and remove the memory cards A Important Removing the memory card or turning OFF the machine while the Access Lamp
72. d in the Paper Output Tray Glossy Letter 8 1 2 in x 11 in Printing from your This paper is thicker than High Photo Paper 215 9 mm x 279 4 mm A4 8 1 4 in x 11 3 4 in 210 mm x 297 mm 4 x 6 4 in x 6 in 101 6 mm x 152 4 mm computer photo printing copying Resolution Paper and has a glossy surface to produce near photographic quality printouts By using borderless printing you can print without any white borders Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried Load the paper with the whiter side facing up Do not use the loading support sheet included with this paper If the ink takes a long time to dry remove each sheet as soon as it is printed Matte Photo Paper Letter 8 1 2 in x 11 in 215 9 mm x 279 4 mm A4 8 1 4 in x 11 3 4 in 210 mm x 297 mm Printing from your computer photo printing This paper is thick and has a matte finish This is matte water resistant paper and provides superior color reproduction It is suitable for a variety of printing purposes such as paper crafts calendars and matte photographs By using borderless printing you can print without any white borders Load the paper with the whiter side facing up Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried Remove each sheet from the Paper Output Tray as soon as it is printed Chapter 1 Before Printing 19 Paper Type Si
73. d transfer It automatically sets the photo quality and orientation horizontal or landscape according to the photo size It automatically sets to the margin according to the photo size We recommend printing on sticker or credit card sized paper when the print quality on other types of paper is not fine Chapter 8 Printing Photos From A Wireless Communication Device 69 Performing Bluetooth Communication The following describes how to print photo communicating Bluetooth mobile phones using the optional Bluetooth unit BU 20 For performing Bluetooth communication refer to the Bluetooth User s Guide See also the manuals supplied with your Bluetooth compatible device 1 Prepare to print 1 Turn ON the machine and load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder See Loading Paper on page 23 2 Specify the necessary print settings See Changing The Print Settings on page 26 3 Install the Bluetooth unit BU 20 to the Direct Print Port has Note The blue lamp on the Bluetooth unit BU 20 lights if it is properly installed The Bluetooth settings screen does not appear until the Bluetooth unit is installed 4 Display the Bluetooth settings screen 1 Press Menu 2 Use lt a or p gt to select lt Maintenance settings gt then press OK 3 Use lt q or p gt to select lt Device settings gt then press OK 4 Use A or to select lt Bluetooth settings gt then press OK The Bl
74. disassemble or modify the machine There are no user serviceable parts inside the machine The machine contains high voltage components Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide Incorrect maintenance procedures may damage the machine or cause a fire or electrical shock Do not drop paper clips staples or other metal objects inside the machine Also do not spill water liquid or flammable substances inside the machine If these items come into contact with high voltage parts inside the machine it may result in fire or electrical shock If these items are dropped or spilled in the machine turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord immediately with dry hands Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line Do not use flammable sprays near the machine This could cause a fire or electrical shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside the machine There are high voltage components inside the machine If you are looking inside the machine to clear paper jams etc do not allow metal objects such as jewelry to come into contact with the inside of the machine Contact may result in burns or electrical shock Others This product emits low level magnetic flux If you use a cardiac pacemaker and feel abnormalities please move away from this product and consult your doctor When setting the machine near electric products with fluorescent lighting s
75. e LCD a FINE Cartridge error has occurred and the machine cannot continue to print See An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD on page 99 Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 81 E What Is A Low Ink Warning The Low Ink Warning is the ink counter calculating the a remaining level of ink and advising you that the FINE Cartridges are running out of ink during printing The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed and then starts the remaining level of ink In this instance if an old FINE Cartridge is installed a message that the remaining level of ink cannot be detected appears Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Maintenance tab and then click View Printer Status Canon lJ Status Monitor appears It also appears automatically during printing M Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box and then select Ink Level Information from the pop up menu When the mark appears on the Low Ink Warning 14 Canon MP450 USBOOT Opon Wp Oetels Leb ta E ibn Vew the r deial r mn Gh tec taap ie enarek rorgigasabo aiaa The ink level of the FINE Cartridge showing the mark is low You should ensure you have a new FINE Cartridge 82 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink you can print with either the Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while However the same printing
76. e check pattern to determine whether the ink is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles Use this function when the printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect E Performing Maintenance 1 Press ON OFF to turn ON the machine 2 Press Menu By Copy menu D lt w Maintenance settings erform various devic 3 Display the Maintenance screen 1 Use ag or p gt to select lt Maintenance settings gt then press OK The Maintenance settings screen is displayed Yi Maintenance settings 2 Use lt q or p gt to select lt Maintenance gt then press OK The Maintenance screen is displayed Nozzle check Cleaning Deep cleaning Auto head align Head alignment print Roller cleaning 3 Use A or y to select the setting item then press OK The setting screen for the selected item is displayed 86 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 E Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern d With the machine ON load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 2 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 Display the Maintenance screen 2 Use A or Ww to select lt Nozzle check gt then press OK The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed Do you want to print the nozzle check pattern Yes No 3 Use A or to select lt Yes gt then press OK The nozzle check pattern is printed 3 Confirm the nozzle check pattern See Exami
77. e is printed in the date display order you selected For Print settings see Changing The Print Settings on page 26 The shooting date format is as specified in the DPOF setting from DPOF printing Read write attribute Selects whether to allow data to be written onto memory cards from a computer A Important If you set this setting to lt Read write mode gt the operation for printing or maintenance cannot be performed After you finish operation of the memory card dedicated drive be sure to revert this setting to lt Read only mode gt Power save setting The LCD goes out if the machine is not operated for 5 minutes Press any button on the Operation Panel except for ON OFF to restore the display Even though you can select from lt 5 minutes gt lt 15 minutes gt lt 1 hour gt or lt 8 hours gt as the time until power save starts the actual time until power save starts does not change E Adjust contrast Use this to adjust the contrast of the LCD if it is too low or too high 74 Changing The Machine Settings Chapter 9 Slide show setting Displays the photos clearly during the slide show Note When lt Image quality Std gt is selected images are displayed at 5 second intervals When lt Image quality High gt is selected images are displayed at different time intervals according to their resolutions Language Selection Changes the language for LCD messages Reset Setting You can change the
78. e machine 20 USB Port Used to connect a computer to the machine when printing from or scanning to the computer A Important While the machine is printing from or scanning images to the computer or the computer is in the sleep mode or standby mode do not disconnect and connect the USB cable Chapter 1 Before Printing 11 E Operation Panel This section describes the buttons on the Operation Panel and their functions and locations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 x Ory 15 14 I 12 T i 9 ON OFF Button Turns the machine ON and OFF Before turning ON the machine make sure the Document Cover is closed Alarm Lamp Lights if an error occurs or when the paper or ink runs out SCAN Button Switches the machine to scan mode In scan mode the machine scans a document to your computer according to the operations selected To use this button the machine must be connected to a computer MEMORY CARD Button Switches the machine to Memory Card mode LCD Liquid Crystal Display Displays messages menu selections and the operational status Menu Button Accesses the settings to customize operation of your machine The power cannot be turned OFF with ON OFF when the machine is operating Your machine performs a print head cleaning every time you plug in the machine This ensures optimum print quality but also consumes a small amount of ink during the clea
79. e portions such as the sky and dark portions is removed When VIVID NR is selected functions of both VIVID and NR are performed When FACE is selected a darkened face on the photo taken against the light is brightened About Date File No print By default Off is selected for this machine If you select an image which has had the shooting date embedded in it using a camera with the print mode select Off for this function If you select Date File No or Both the date and or file number will be printed over the embedded date Note Never disconnect the USB cable during printing When disconnecting the USB cable between the device and machine follow the instructions given in the instruction manual of the device Controls of the device cannot be used for the following Print quality setting Printer maintenance For the device operation method and troubleshooting refer to your digital device s manual Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera Chapter 7 Printing Photographs Directly From A Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera E Media Types For Digital Cameras When you connect a digital camera you can use the following media Digital Camera Setting Media Type Card 1 Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 mm Card 2 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 mm Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss 4 x 6
80. ect lt Special copy gt then press OK The Special copy screen is displayed Creating Stickers Sticker Copy You can easily make stickers from 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 mm photos or graphics using Canon sticker paper 1 a gt 1 Platen Glass place document face down 2 16 stickers Procedure 2 A lt A lt A lt A lt AB AB AB AB 1 Display the Special copy screen See Special Copy on page 34 2 Use lt q or p gt to select lt Sticker copy gt then press OK 3 Use lt a or p gt to select lt Stickers x16 gt then press OK 4 Follow the on screen instructions to load the document on the Platen Glass then press OK 5 Specify the necessary items See Changing The Print Settings on page 26 6 Press Color for color copying or Black for black amp white copying Note You can only load one sheet of stickers at a time in the Auto Sheet Feeder when using this function You cannot specify the page size media type or Magnification when using this function You can specify Quality to either lt Standard gt or lt High gt 34 Copying Chapter 2 Copying Without Borders Borderless Copy This feature enables you to copy the images so that they fill the entire page without borders Procedure 1 Display the Special copy screen See Special Copy on page 34
81. ed 2 Start FINE Cartridge Cleaning 1 Display the Maintenance screen Nozzle check Cleaning Deep cleaning Auto head align Head alignment print Roller cleaning 2 Use A or to select lt Cleaning gt then press OK 3 When the confirmation message is displayed select lt Yes gt and press OK FINE Cartridge Cleaning starts when the ON OFF lamp starts flashing A Important Do not perform any other operations until the FINE Cartridge Cleaning finishes This takes about 70 155 seconds 3 Check the FINE Cartridge condition 1 When the Nozzle check confirmation screen is displayed print the nozzle check pattern A nozzle check pattern will be printed Do not perform any other operation until the printing of the nozzle check pattern is finished 2 Look carefully at the printout of the nozzle check pattern to evaluate the condition of the FINE Cartridge See Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern on page 88 3 If the problem persists even after you have performed the normal FINE Cartridge Cleaning procedure two times execute FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning See FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning on page 91 90 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning If the print quality does not improve after a standard FINE Cartridge Cleaning try FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning which is a more powerful cleaning process FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning consumes more ink than standard FINE Cartrid
82. ed at a minimum pitch of 1 4800 inch Print speed Based on Canon standard pattern Print speed may vary depending on system configuration software document complexity print mode and page coverage Black printing text pattern Max Speed Custom Setting 5 22 ppm Standard 13 4 ppm Color printing Max Speed Custom Setting 5 17 ppm Standard 7 8 ppm Print width 203 2 mm max 8 0 in for Borderless Printing 215 9 mm 8 5 in Resident print control mode Canon extended mode Receive buffer 43 KB Interface USB 2 0 Hi Speed Direct Print Port IrDA Bluetooth1 2 Option Acoustic noise level Approx 45 dB A in the highest print quality mode Operating environment Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Storage environment Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Humidity 5 to 95 RH no condensation Power supply AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption Standby minimum Approx 2 W Printing Copy Approx 13 W OFF Approx 0 7 W Dimensions with Paper Support retracted 443 W x 417 D x 185 H mm 17 44 W x 16 42 D x 7 28 H in Weight Approx 6 2 kg 13 67 Ib Ink Cartridges High Yield Canon FINE Cartridges Black Canon FINE Cartridge PG 50 Color Canon FINE Cartridge CL 51 Nozzles Black 320 nozzles 600 dpi Cyan Magenta Yellow 384 x 3 nozzles 600 dpi
83. ed communication 10 Platen Glass Used to load a document to be processed 10 Before Printing Chapter 1 11 Operation Panel Displays the operational status of the machine It is also used to change or check the settings of each function For details see Operation Panel on page 12 The Bluetooth unit is not available to some regions due to the law of the countries or the regulations For details contact your local Canon service representatives Rear view and interior 12 FINE Cartridge Holder Install the FINE Cartridges here 13 FINE Cartridges Ink Cartridges Replaceable cartridge that comprises an integrated Print Head and ink tank FINE Cartridges are available in two types Color on the right and Black on the left 14 Scanning Unit Used to scan a document 15 Card Slots Insert a memory card or card adapter containing a memory card into these slots for photo printing The machine is equipped with two kinds of Card Slot 16 Access Lamp Lights when a memory card is inserted into the Card Slots This lamp flashes while the machine is reading data from the memory card 17 Scanning Unit Support Used to hold the Scanning Unit being opened 18 Paper Thickness Lever Used to adjust the gap between the FINE Cartridge and surface of the printing paper Move the lever to the correct position for the media being used 19 Power Connector Used to connect the power cord to th
84. ed service program that provides up to three full years of service and support coverage ata very attractive price CarePAK offers toll free Canon technical support and includes Canon s superb InstantExchange product replacement program For further information about extending your Canon service and support call 1 800 385 2155 or visit our Web site at www canonesp com CarePAK must be pur chased during your product s warranty period For more information and updated program specifics please visit our web site at www canontechsupport com Support program specifics are subject to change without notice Disclaimer Canon Inc has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy to use guide to your Canon MP450 Series All statements technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted and they are not intended to be nor should they be understood to be representations or warranties concerning the products described Specifications are subject to change without notice As an ENERGY STAR partner Canon Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy lorus efficiency o 0o This machine supports Exif 2 21 also called Exif Print o o Exif Print i Le o o xif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication Eyi f Pri n l between digital ca
85. elect lt Other settings gt then press OK on ft WN Use a or w to select lt Read write attribute gt then press OK 50 Reading From And Writing To A Memory Card Chapter 4 T Use a or Y to select lt Read only mode gt or lt Read write mode gt then press OK Read only mode Read write mode Note A Important Note The Card Slot is used only for reading Be sure to select this mode when printing photos from a memory card The Card Slot is used as the memory card drive of the computer Photo data can be written into the memory card Be sure to select lt Read only mode gt when printing photos Windows 2000 when the write protection is enabled on the machine If the computer does not detect that the write protection is enabled a delayed write error might occur and data could be corrupted when attempting to copy data to a memory card You cannot write to memory cards when the machine is in Memory Card mode To change the write protection setting while a card is inserted in the Card Slot unplug the USB cable before changing the setting then plug it back in afterwards The new setting is not applied unless you plug the USB cable back in Chapter 4 Reading From And Writing To A Memory Card 51 Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer This chapter describes the basic printing procedure taking the steps to print documents as an example Windows Printing With Windows Note
86. election Press Settings to return to the Copy standby screen Start copying See page 31 32 Copying Chapter 2 Changing The Copy Settings You can change the copy settings such as the page size media type or print quality For details on changing the copy settings and setting items see Changing The Print Settings on page 26 2 Magnification Auto intensity ON __ 5 Plain paper Standard 4Zo00m 25 400 100 Settings Set Settings Set 1 You can specify the page size 2 You can specify the media type 3 You can adjust the image quality for the document to be copied 4 You can specify the reduction enlargement method See Reducing Or Enlarging A Copy on page 32 5 You can specify if auto intensity is performed Specifying lt Auto intensity ON gt automatically changes the icon above the intensity slide bar on the LCD to lt Auto gt BCopy E B e 01 Et 4 Auto Pain paper Standard G O gt Scan print A Important Even while lt Auto intensity ON gt is selected you can change the intensity by pressing lt q or p gt Move the cursor to the center of the slide bar to enable auto intensity again Chapter 2 Copying 33 Using Useful Copy Functions E Special Copy You can copy in various layouts 1 Prepare for copying See Start copying on page 31 2 Select the copy menu 1 Press Menu 2 Use lt lt or p gt to sel
87. epaired exchanged for new or comparable rebuilt parts or exchanged for a refurbished Product as determined by the Canon USA repair facility or the ASF Warranty repair or replacement shall not extend the original warranty period of the Product A dated proof of purchase is required at the time of warranty service A copy of your dated bill of sale will satisfy this requirement This warranty does not cover any accessories or any consumables such as paper or FINE Cartridges as to which there shall be no warranty or replacement This limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible computers peripheral equipment and software Canon USA shall have no responsibility for such items except for compatible Canon brand peripheral equipment covered by a separate warranty Separate Warranty Repairs of such Canon brand peripheral equipment shall be governed by the terms of the Separate Warranty Non Canon brand equipment and software that may be distributed with the Product are sold as is and without warranty of any kind by Canon USA including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and all such warranties are disclaimed The sole warranty if any with respect to such non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Product and does not apply in the following cases
88. eparate the machine at least 5 9 inches 15 cm from electric products equipped with fluorescent lighting If you place it near to them the machine may malfunction as a result of the noise emitted by the fluorescent lighting When turning OFF the power be sure to press ON OFF and confirm that the Alarm Lamp has shut off If you pull the power plug out of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp is on the FINE Cartridge is not protected and you may not be able to print later A Caution You may cause injury or damage the machine if you ignore any of these safety precautions Location Do not block or cover the ventilation port or any openings on the machine with objects as it may cause the inside of machine to overheat and cause a fire Place the machine on a flat stable vibration free surface that is strong enough to support its weight If the machine topples over it may result in injury For the weight of the machine see Appendix on page 122 Do not use or store the machine outdoors Do not install the machine near devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields such as speakers To ensure proper ventilation make sure the machine is approximately 4 inches 10 cm away from walls and other equipment Do not install the machine in a location that is very humid or dusty in direct sunlight outdoors or close to a heating source Installing in such a location may result in fire
89. epare a new FINE Cartridge Select Continue in the display on your camera to resume printing Replace the FINE Cartridge and close the Scanning Unit If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing press OK with the FINE Cartridge installed Then printing can continue under the ink out condition by selecting Continue on the display on your camera Replace the empty FINE Cartridge immediately after this printout The machine may be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this machine Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge Printer error An error requiring servicing might have occurred Disconnect the cable between the machine and the camera turn OFF the machine and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply After a while plug the power cord of the machine back in turn ON the machine and then reconnect the camera to the machine If the same error occurs contact a Canon service representative 1 To resume printing you can press OK on the machine instead of selecting Continue 110 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 Cannot Print Properly Through Wireless Communication The following are some causes of problems that may occur when printing via infrared communication For problems when printing via Bluetooth communication refer to the Bluetooth User s Guide The installation place distance and
90. er Plus Glossy 8 5 x 11 20 sheets 7980A006 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided 8 5 x 11 10 sheets 9981A005 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided 5 x 7 10 sheets 9981A006 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Album Kit 5 x 7 0041B005 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Album Kit 8 5 x 11 0041B006 Photo Paper Plus Semi Gloss 4 x 6 50 sheets 8386A010 Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing 4 x 6 20 sheets 1029A014 Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing 4 x 6 75 sheets 1029A027 Photo Paper Pro 8 5 x 11 15 sheets 1029A004 Photo Paper Pro 8 5 x 11 30 sheets 1029A028 Matte Photo Paper 8 5 x 11 50 sheets 7981A004 Glossy Photo Paper 4 x 6 50 sheets 9157A010 Glossy Photo Paper 8 5 x 11 20 sheets 1026A009 Glossy Photo Paper Credit Card Size 9157A023 Photo Stickers 0001C001 Transparencies 8 5 x 11 50 sheets 1043A004 High Resolution Paper 8 5 x 11 100 sheets 1043A011 Call 1 800 OK CANON to locate a dealer near you or visit the Canon eStore at www estore usa canon com 2005 Canon U S A Inc Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and may be a registered trademark or trademarks in other countries All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners As an ENERGY STAR partner Canon U S A Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Canon Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042
91. eration Panel confirm that the lt Media Type gt selected matches the paper loaded When printing from a computer check the following Windows On the Main tab of the printer driver ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded M In the Print dialog box of the printer driver select Quality amp Media from the pop up menu and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded FINE Cartridge nozzles clogged or Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output shifted See Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern on page 86 Ink supply is uneven See FINE Cartridge Cleaning on page 90 See FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning on page 91 If straight lines are shifted See Aligning The FINE Cartridge on page 92 Print Quality is not set properly Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to High in Windows or Fine in Macintosh Windows 1 Open the printer properties dialog box 2 On the Main tab click High for the Print Quality setting When you cannot choose the High setting or when the print quality does not improve select Custom click Set and then adjust the Quality bar for higher print quality M 1 Open the Print dialog box 2 Select Quality amp Media from the pop up menu and then click Detailed Setting 3 Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end Media not loaded printside up Chec
92. essage Is Displayed On The LCD If an error message is displayed on the LCD take the corresponding countermeasure described below Message Action There are no photos in memory card There are only invalid images on the memory card Photo data edited processed on a computer should be printed from the computer not from the camera There is no paper Reload the paper correctly and press OK The paper is jammed If paper has jammed in the machine clear the jam reload the paper in the machine correctly and then press OK Ink has run out U041 Replace the FINE Cartridge and close the Scanning Unit If printing is not finished yet just press OK on the machine to continue printing in the no ink state Replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one as soon as possible after printing finishes The machine may be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition The following ink cartridge cannot be recognized U051 U052 U053 U059 The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly or the Cartridge may not be the compatible with this machine Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not satisfactory carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment Some ink cartridges are not installed in place U075 U076 Confirm that the FINE Cartridges are installed in the appropriate positions See Replacing A FINE Cartridge on page 76
93. ets Letter A4 5 x Left Photo Paper Plus Glossy Glossy 7 20 sheets 4 x 6 Photo Paper Plus SG 101 10 sheets Letter A4 Left Photo Paper Plus Glossy Semi Gloss 20 sheets 4 x 6 Photo Paper Pro PR 101 10 sheets Letter A4 Left Photo Paper Pro 20 sheets 4 x 6 Photo Stickers PS 101 1 sheet Left Photo Paper Plus Glossy T Shirt Transfers TR 301 1 sheet Right T Shirt Transfer Transparencies CF 102 30 sheets Left Transparency f the paper does not feed properly fan the sheets prior to loading them up to 10 in the Auto Sheet Feeder Fanning the sheets will prevent them from sticking together Chapter 1 Before Printing 17 E Selecting The Correct Paper This section describes the characteristics and intended use of each paper applicable to this machine Refer to this section and select the paper most suitable for your purpose of printing Paper Type Size Purpose Guidelines And Restrictions Plain paper Letter 8 1 2 in x 11 in Printing from your 17 Ib 28 Ib 64 g m2 105 g m 215 9 mm x 279 4 mm computer photo The machine supports the paper sizes Legal 8 1 2 in x 14 in Printing copying shown on the left in portrait 215 9 mm x 355 6 mm orientation A4 8 1 4 in x 11 3 4 in You can use regular copier paper 210 mm x 297 mm cotton bond paper or typical A5 5 7 8 in x 8 1 4 in letterhead 148 mm x 210 mm Your machine does not
94. etting item Select lt A4 gt here Dz Settings 1D ea Page size 444 Photo Paper Pro High Borderless D No date file no Settings gt Set 4 Change the setting 1 Use lt q or p gt to change the setting Change to lt 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 gt here Dz Settings a exw Page size 44 6 101 6 152 4 Photo Paper Pro High Borderless B No date file no Settings gt Set 5 Complete setting 1 Press Settings Return to the Card menu Chapter 1 Before Printing E Print Setting Items Each tab contains the following setting items To change the tab use A to select the tab and use lt or p gt Note Depending on the functions specified in the Copy or Memory card mode some setting items cannot be specified in combination Copy mode This section describes the Settings screen for Copy mode Tab 1 You can specify the paper settings for printing or print quality 1D gt 2 44 y 1 Plain paper 2 Standard 3 Zoom 25 400 4 100 Settings Set 1 You can specify the page size 8 5 x 11 215 9 x 279 4 A4 B5 A5 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 5 x 7 127 0 x 177 8 credit card Note Some of these are not available depending on the country of purchase 2 You can specify the media type Plain paper Photo Paper Pro Photo Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper 3 You can adjust image quality according to the documents you want t
95. flatten it before printing Place the paper back into its packet when not using it and store out of direct sunlight in a place where the temperature and humidity are low If the printed area is traced with a highlight pen or paint stick or stained with water or sweat ink may blur 16 Before Printing Chapter 1 Recommended Paper The following paper is recommended for use with your machine Please be sure to follow the guidelines and meet the requirements when loading paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder Paper Type Load Limit Paper Thickness Printer Driver Setting Lever Position For Media Type Plain paper Approx 100 sheets 17 Ib Left Plain Paper or 64 g m Envelopes Approx 10 envelopes Right Envelope E Canon Specialty Paper Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality Paper Type Model Load Limit Paper Printer Driver Setting Thickness For Media Type Lever Position Super White Paper SW 201 Approx 75 sheets Left Plain Paper Letter A4 High Resolution HR 101N Approx 80 sheets Left High Resolution Paper Paper Glossy Photo GP 401 10 sheets Letter A4 Left Glossy Photo Paper Paper GP 501 Matte Photo Paper MP 101 10 sheets Letter A4 Left Matte Photo Paper Photo Paper Plus PP 101D 1 sheet Letter A4 5 x Left Photo Paper Plus Double Double Sided 7 Sided Photo Paper Plus PP 101 10 she
96. following DPOF settings Image format CIFF JFIF and Exif Print type Standard The photos for which you specified Standard using the DPOF function are printed Print type Index The photos for which you specified Index using the DPOF function are printed according to the index print layout Photos to Print Only the photos specified using the DPOF function are printed photos cannot be specified on the Operation Panel Copies Photos are printed according to the numbers of copies specified using the DPOF function numbers of copies cannot be specified on the Operation Panel Other functions addition of comments trimming rotation etc are not supported Photos are automatically scaled according to the page size The upper lower left and or right portion s of the photo may be cropped depending on the size of the paper you use The shooting date format is as specified in the DPOF setting under DPOF printing 1 Prepare for printing See page 46 2 Select the print menu 1 Press MEMORY CARD 2 Use lt a or p gt to select lt Special photo print gt and then press OK 3 Use lt q or p gt to select the print menu and then press OK 3 Start printing See page 47 Chapter 3 Printing From A Memory Card 49 Chapter 4 Reading From And Writing To A Memory Card Setting Up The Card Slot As The Memory Card Drive Of The Computer Windows Connecting the machine to
97. ge Cleaning so perform this procedure only when necessary d Ensure that the machine is turned ON and the Scanning Unit is closed 2 Start FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 1 Display the Maintenance screen Nozzle check Cleaning Deep cleaning Auto head align Head alignment print Roller cleaning 2 Use A or w to select lt Deep cleaning gt then press OK 3 When the confirmation message is displayed select lt Yes gt and press OK FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning starts when the ON OFF lamp starts flashing A Important Do not perform any other operations until FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning finishes This takes about one to three minutes 3 gt Check the FINE Cartridge condition 1 Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a FINE Cartridge condition See Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern on page 86 2 Ifthe problem persists turn OFF the machine for at least 24 hours and perform step 2 again 3 If the problem persists the machine may have run out of ink See Replacing A FINE Cartridge on page 76 Note If FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning does not improve the print quality even if you have replaced the Cartridge contact a Canon service representative Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 91 Aligning The FINE Cartridge If ruled lines are misaligned or a printout is unsatisfactory FINE Cartridge Alignment is required 1 with the machine ON load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the
98. he FINE Cartridge position See Aligning The FINE Cartridge on page 92 To maintain optimal print quality we recommend that you use Canon brand FINE Cartridge Replenishing ink only is also not recommended Replace the FINE Cartridge promptly Do not leave with the FINE Cartridge removed When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one immediately If you replace it with the FINE Cartridge that has previously been removed the machine may not print properly due to clogged FINE Cartridge nozzles Furthermore the Low Ink Warning dialog box which advises when to exchange the FINE Cartridge will be inaccurate To maintain optimal print quality use up all the ink in the FINE Cartridge within six months of its first use We recommend that you note the date that the FINE Cartridge was installed in the machine Color ink consumption may occur even when black and white or grayscale printing is specified Color ink is consumed during Cartridge cleaning which is necessary to maintain the machine s capabilities Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 79 E Knowing When To Replace A FINE Cartridge It is important to identify the empty Cartridge using the LCD and replace it Note Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels see When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect on page 85 The following message appears on the LCD when ink becomes empty during pr
99. ing Pages 171 isig Net gune Cancel Dicey Press the ADout ink Dutton to verw the informadon about the snk tank Proce the Update button to check the current remaining ma lereh Ses Ca ca If you install an old FINE Cartridge the icon appears for the FINE Cartridge in question In this case the remaining level of ink cannot be calculated correctly If you try printing when mark appears the following message appears and printing stops The ftom ik cabido har reacts haan iaat at The reson on demesne omame it wil od be deeded ures Pb bene Tara be ami detect f L prre ronan r Daai aana so aS comalbewmvety donai OR ovens tne runes te team sone nthe kar Ermana oe i i ann Cox Comediivies Lea Ji Error Number 1685 Error Number 1686 The fallawing ink cartridge has previeusly been 2 Jen denatits Melodeo barman Mack Tit femten for Gevecting the sematming tok bevel wA De Gisabled since the ink level cannot be casrectly Materia H yau want in nariams printing The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the ink level cannot be OR wthowt this function press the RESUME button correctly detected if you want to continue orinting c remma srra RESUME betton Canon recommends 10 wie aew genuine Canon one pean he e sarvidges in order to ebtein optimum qualities Delete job Stop Allon Gana Orieww ob oea Stop ob In either case clicking OK ca
100. inting Printing will resume as soon as the FINE Cartridge is replaced and the Scanning Unit is closed Ink has run out Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover elUe Press Stop Reset to cancel the current print job Press OK to resume printing with an empty FINE Cartridge When printing is finished replace the FINE Cartridge immediately If you continue printing with an empty FINE Cartridge it will be a cause of trouble Be sure to press OK with all the FINE Cartridges installed Printing does not resume if any of the FINE Cartridges are left uninstalled If you continue to print with an empty FINE Cartridge the ink level on the LCD will not be displayed correctly 80 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 Note When Low Ink is Detected The amount of remaining ink is displayed at 4 levels on the machine s LCD and 2 levels on your computer Before the dialog box indicating that the ink has run out is displayed the message is displayed on the LCD if the machine detects that the ink is low when you try and start printing Obtain a replacement tank as soon as possible To continue printing select lt Yes gt and then press OK To cancel printing select lt NO gt and then press OK U The following ink is low Continue I c No You can check the current ink level by pressing COPY SCAN or MEMORY CARD The LCD will display the ink level for a few seconds If an error message is displayed on th
101. inting through infrared communication cannot be performed by any other types of mobile phones Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 111 Cannot Install The MP Driver Cause Action Windows Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen Reinstall the MP driver Printer Connection re that the printer 1s connected to the computer and turn on Setup Printer Connection Print Head Alignment Recommended Cancel d Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen 1 2 Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen 3 Click Back on the screen that appears next 4 Click Exit on the Welcome screen then remove the CD ROM 5 Turn the machine and the computer OFF 6 Restart the computer 7 Carefully follow the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the driver Other applications including anti virus software are running in the background Other applications opened on your computer can interfere with the installation routine Close all open software applications before reinstalling the MP driver Installation does not start automatically when the Setup CD ROM is inserted into the drive Windows Click Start select My Computer and then double click the CD ROM icon For non Windows XP users open the My Computer window and then double click the CD ROM icon Double click the CD ROM icon on your desktop to start
102. k that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up The paper stack exceeds the If the paper stack exceeds the Load Limit Mark or exceeds the capacity of capacity of the Auto Sheet Feeder the Auto Sheet Feeder reduce the amount of paper See Recommended Paper on page 17 There is some foreign matter in the Check and remove any foreign matter Auto Sheet Feeder The Paper Output Tray is closed Open the Paper Output Tray Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 101 Unnecessary print jobs are queued Restart your computer It may solve the problem Computer problems Delete an undesired print job if there is any Use the Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility or Print Center in Macintosh for the deletion Windows 1 Open the printer properties dialog box 2 Click the Maintenance tab and then start Status Monitor 3 Click Display Print Queue 4 Select Cancel All Documents in the Printer menu Note In Windows XP or Windows 2000 the print jobs may not be selected 5 When the confirmation message is displayed click Yes The print job is deleted Note In Windows Me or Windows 98 click to select undesired documents and select Purge Print Documents in the Printer menu M 1 Select Applications from the Go menu 2 Double click the Printer Setup Utility icon in the Utilities folder When using Mac OS X v 10 2 double click the Pri
103. l the Printer Driver Guide and Scan Guide Delete the MP driver and scanner driver to uninstall the Printer Driver Guide and Scan Guide Uninstall the User s Guide and Photo Application Guide 1 Select Applications from the Go menu 2 Double click the Canon Utilities folder then IJ Manual folder 3 Drag the MP450 folder into the Trash 4 Drag the MP450 On screen Manual icon on the desktop into the Trash Chapter 12 Appendix 125 Transporting The Machine When relocating the machine or storing the machine for prolonged periods pack the machine using the original packing materials If you do not have the original packing materials pack the machine carefully using protective material and a sturdy box d Turn the machine OFF and unplug the machine A Important To protect the machine from damage do not unplug the machine while the Alarm lamp is on 2 Close the Paper Support and Paper Support Extension 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and from the machine and then disconnect the power cord from the machine 4 To prevent the Scanning Unit or the Paper Support from opening secure them with tape 5 Cover the machine with protective materials attached on both sides and put it in a box Note If using a transport company clearly label the box as fragile 126 Appendix Chapter 12 Specifications General Specifications Printing resolution 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi Ink droplets can be position
104. layed properly depending on your operating system We recommend that you keep your system up to date 130 Appendix Chapter 12 Users In The U S A FCC Notice PIXMA MP450 K10263 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver i
105. le phone to the machine allows you to print recorded images directly without using a computer Note PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions including the direct printing of photos from compatible digital still cameras camcorders or mobile phones without the need to use a computer Canon Bubble Jet Direct allows you to print photos from Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible PictBridge incompatible digital cameras or digital camcorders without a computer by simply connecting the digital cameras or digital camcorder to this machine Hereafter the digital still cameras digital video camcorders and mobile phones are collectively called the PictBridge compliant device E Connecting To A PictBridge Compliant Device To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this machine use the USB cable supplied with the device A Caution Note Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible camera to the Direct Print Port of the machine Doing so may result in an electric shock fire or damage to the device When printing photos with the digital device connected to the machine it is advisable to use the AC adapter supplied with the device If you use the device s battery be sure to it is fully charged Depending on the model or brand of your device you may have to select a mode for printing photos compliant with PictBridge
106. live technical support number above or via the website at www canon ca Support program specifics are subject to change without notice CANON CANADA INC 1 800 OK CANON 1 800 652 2666 24 HOURS A DAY SEVEN DAYS A WEEK http www canon ca Chapter 12 Appendix 135 Index A V lt amp Buttons 12 A Access Lamp 11 Alarm Lamp 12 Auto Sheet Feeder 10 B Back Button 12 Black Button 12 Cc Card Slot Cover 10 Card Slots 11 Changing Copy Settings 33 Changing The Print Settings 26 Copy mode 28 Memory card mode 29 Cleaning 94 Bottom Plate 96 Exterior 94 Platen Glass And Document Cover 94 Protrusions Inside The Machine 97 Roller 95 Color Button 12 COPY Button 13 Copying 31 D Device Settings 72 Bluetooth Settings 74 Language Selection 75 Load Settings 75 Other Settings 74 Print Settings 73 Reset Setting 75 Save Settings 75 Wireless Print Settings 73 Direct Print Port 10 Document Cover 10 F FINE Cartridge Holder 11 FINE Cartridges 11 CL 41 Color Standard 76 CL 51 Color High Yield 76 Low Ink Warning 82 PG 40 Black Standard 76 PG 50 Black High Yield 76 Replacing A FINE Cartridge 76 When To Replace A FINE Cartridge 80 G General Paper Guidelines 16 IrDA Port 10 L LCD Liquid Crystal Display 12 Loading Paper 23 Loading Envelopes 24 Machine Parts 10 Memory Card 37 Inserting 38 Reading From Writing To 50 Removing 39 Write Protection 50 MEMORY CARD Button 12 Menu Button 12 N
107. ll mode Wireless Print Settings For details see Setting The Page Size Media Type And Layout When Printing From A Mobile Phone on page 66 E Page size Specifies the page size for printing photos saved on a mobile phone E Media type Specifies the media type for printing photos saved on a mobile phone E Image optimizer When lt Image optimizer ON gt is selected corrects the jagged outline of a person s image and makes it smooth for printing E Layout print Specifies the layout for the paper when printing photos saved on a mobile phone Note lt Mixed 1 gt lt Mixed 2 gt or lt Mixed 3 gt can be selected only when the page size is set to lt 8 5 x 11 215 9 x 279 4 gt or lt A4 gt Chapter 9 Changing The Machine Settings 73 Bluetooth Settings For details see Performing Bluetooth Communication on page 70 Device name Specifies the name of this machine that is displayed on a Bluetooth compatible device Access refusal When this is set to lt ON gt the machine denies access from a Bluetooth compatible device Security When this is set to lt Enable gt the passkey can be specified Passkey Changes the passkey Other Settings Date display Changes the display order for shooting dates to be printed Note When lt Print date only gt or lt Print date amp file no gt is selected in the lt Settings 1 gt tab on the Settings screen Memory card the shooting dat
108. llowing ink may have run out This FINE Cartridge may have previously been used or the ink may have U161 run out The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled Arink cartridge thatwas once since the remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected If you want to aioe 9 continue printing without this function press OK Canon recommends to empty is installed i P p ps ike use new genuine Canon Cartridges in order to obtain optimum qualities The following ink cartridge cannot The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this machine Install be recognized the appropriate FINE Cartridge If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not satisfactory carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment U140 Printer error An error requiring servicing might have occurred Turn OFF the machine and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply After a while plug the power cord of the machine back in and turn ON the machine If the same error occurs contact a Canon service representative Note If the ON OFF Lamp green and Alarm Lamp orange flash alternately disconnect the USB cable from the machine and then turn the machine OFF and then unplug the machine from the power supply for a while Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back ON If the problem remains contact a Canon service representative Cannot See The Display Properly On The LCD Cannot See The Display On
109. m your machine Image quality may be poor if you copy a printed document or photograph Instead reprint the photograph directly from the digital camera or the document from your computer The Platen Glass or inner side of the Document Cover is dirty Clean the Platen Glass or inner side of the Document Cover See Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document Cover on page 94 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 103 Back Of Paper Is Smudged Paper Does Not Feed Properly Printed Surface Is Scratched Inside of the machine is dirty If the inside of the machine is dirty the printed paper may be smudged Follow the steps described below to clean the inside of the machine 1 Ensure that the machine is turned on and there is no paper loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder 2 Place A4 Letter sized plain paper in landscape orientation horizontally fold it in half 3 Unfold the paper and load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the inverted V edge down 4 Select lt Bottom plate cleaning gt from lt Maintenance gt 5 Select lt Yes gt on the Bottom plate cleaning confirmation screen and then press OK Paper will be ejected If protrusions inside the machine are stained wipe ink off the protrusions using a swab or such like A Important Before cleaning be sure to turn OFF the machine 104 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 Paper feed roller is dirty Follow the steps described below t
110. meras and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant digital camera the camera s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Trademark Notices e Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries e Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries e CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation e MEMORY STICK and Memory Stick DUO are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e SmartMedia is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation e MultiMediaCard is a trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association e xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Corporation e SD miniSD and SD Secure Digital are trademarks of SD Association IrDA Feature Trademark is owned by the Infrared Data Association and used under license therefrom Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc U S A and are licensed to Canon Inc Copyright 2005 CANON INC All rights reserved No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form whatsoever without expressed written permission from Canon Inc Table of Contents Safety Precautions ccccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 Reading The Document Symbols Used In This Guide cceee 9 Legal Limitations On Use Of Your Product And Use Of Images
111. mputer Chapter 5 6 Print the document 1 Click Print Note You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing Stop Reset on the machine Double clicking the name of your machine in the Printer list of the Printer Setup Utility When using Mac OS X v 10 2 x double clicking the name of your machine in the Printer list of the Print Center displays a dialog that prompts you to confirm the status of the print job To cancel a job in progress select the desired document then click Delete To temporarily stop a job in progress click Pause To cancel all the jobs in the list click Stop Printing Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 57 Chapter 6 Scanning Images About Scanning Images You can scan images from the machine into a computer and save them in JPEG TIFF or Bitmap format Then you can process that data by using the supplied application software to create original images Furthermore you can use the supplied OCR Optical Character Recognition software to convert scanned paper documents to text data m Before Scanning Before scanning images confirm as follows Does the document to be scanned meet the requirements for being set on the Platen Glass For details see page 15 Is the machine connected to your computer correctly Make sure your machine and computer are correctly connected via the USB cable Scanning Methods E Scanning Using The MP Navigator Using the MP Navigator
112. n Memory card mode when the PictBridge compliant device is connected However changes can only be made on the properties screen when the corresponding items below are in the Default Setting selections based on the machine setting using the controls of the device Page size Media type Layout Image optimize 62 Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera Chapter 7 About the Settings Explained Below The settings explained on the following pages cannot be made on some devices If any setting cannot be made printing will be based on the specified Default Setting The items for which the Default Setting is set will be printed based on the current machine setting Names of settings that are displayed on Canon PictBridge compliant devices are used in the description given below Different names may be displayed on your device depending on the brand or model For details refer to your device s instruction manual About The Image Data Format For Printing This machine accepts images taken with a camera compatible with the Design rule for Camera File system and PNG files Exif 2 21 compliant About Page size And Media type When you have selected the Default setting selections based on the machine setting the machine operates based on the Page size and the Media type settings made using the controls of the machine The following sizes and types of paper ca
113. n be loaded in the machine by selecting options in Page size and Media type Page size setting Media type setting Paper loaded in machine 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro Photo Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss Photo Glossy Photo Paper Photo Photo Stickers 1 13 x 18 cm 5 x 7 2 Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy Credit Card 5 4 x 8 6 cm Photo Glossy Photo Paper A4 8 5 x 11 Letter 374 Photo Glossy Photo Paper Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro 1 This paper is exclusively used to print photo stickers When printing on sticker paper select 10x15 cm 4 x 6 in Page size 2 This size can be selected only for Canon PictBridge compatible devices note that it cannot be selected for some models 3 When A4 8 5 x 11 Letter is selected in Page size you can select Plain Paper in Media type When Plain Paper is selected in Media type bordered printing will be performed even if you select Borderless in Layout 4 When A4 8 5 x 11 Letter is selected in Page size you can print in 4 up layout Chapter 7 Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera 63 About Layout and Trimming For Layout when the Default setting selections based on the machine setting is selected the m
114. n the landscape orientation 2 Press ON OFF on the machine to turn OFF the power 3 Press ON OFF again on the machine to turn ON the power The paper is fed through and the jammed paper is ejected accordingly If you cannot remove the jammed paper or the error still persists contact a Canon service representative Cannot Print Properly From A Photo Index Sheet Action lt Failed to scan Photo Index Sheet gt Make sure all required boxes on the Photo Index Sheet are filled in and is displayed that the sheet is set in the correct position and orientation on the Platen Glass See Printing By Using The Photo Index Sheet on page 42 108 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera The following are possible errors that may occur when printing directly from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder and the countermeasures to eliminate them Hereafter digital still cameras and digital video camcorders are collectively called a digital camera or camera Note PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be connected to your machine for direct printing This section describes errors that may be indicated on Canon brand PictBridge or Bubble Jet Direct compatible cameras The error messages and operations may vary depending on the camera you are using If you are using a non Canon PictBridge compatible camera and not sure how to clear
115. ncels the error indication and enables continuation of printing However the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is canceled therefore Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on When you install a new FINE Cartridge the Low Ink Warning is enabled automatically Chapter 10 84 Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect If the printing becomes faint or the colors are incorrect the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged Follow the procedures below to clean these nozzles Note Before Performing Maintenance Remove the FINE Cartridge once then reinsert it into place See Replacing A FINE Cartridge on page 76 Adjusting the printer driver for the Print Quality setting to High for Windows or Fine for a Macintosh may improve the print quality See Increase the Print Quality setting in the Printer Driver Guide SH kenna Teach Panne After FINE Cartridge If missing lines or white stripes appear Cleaning D print the nozzle check pattern If the problem persists after performing FINE Cartridge Cleaning twice gt a If the problem still persists after performing FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning twice gt lt a Note If ruled lines appear misaligned when printed adjust the FINE Cartridge position See Aligning The FINE Cartridge on page 92 Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 85 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzl
116. ng work area Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to local laws and disposal regulations A Caution Do not touch the transparent film A film cable B ink absorber sponge part C or any metal parts Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 77 3 Prepare a replacement FINE Cartridge To the Cartridge Holder 1 Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the Protective Tape A Important Do not reattach the Protective Tape once you have removed it Handle the removed Protective Tape carefully to avoid getting your hands dirty or staining the surrounding work area once you have removed it Once the Protective Tape is removed do not touch the gold terminals of the FINE Cartridge or its nozzles The machine may not print out properly if you touch the terminals 1 Gold terminal 2 Nozzle 4 insert the new FINE Cartridge Black FINE Cartridges should be installed into the left holder B and Color FINE Cartridges should go into the right holder C WISTS 1 1 Insert a new FINE Cartridge on a slight tilt 2 Push the FINE Cartridge up until it clicks into place 78 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 5 Close the Scanning Unit Lift the Scanning Unit slightly to put the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right Note A Important If the straight line is misaligned or the FINE Cartridge position is misaligned align t
117. ning The Nozzle Check Pattern on page 88 Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 87 E Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the machine A Ifthe lines are broken 1 or white lines 2 are present in the pattern A replace the relevant ink tank See Replacing A FINE Cartridge on page 76 1 2 There are no white stripes All patterns are printed normally Which is closer for Which is closer for color patterns color patterns A B A B FF H All A All A Also B Also B 1 Select lt All A gt and press OK The screen returns to the Maintenance screen 88 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 Awhite stripe exists on any of the printed patterns 1 Select lt Also B gt and press OK The cleaning confirmation screen is displayed Q Nozzle clogged Clean Yes No 2 Select lt Yes gt and press OK to start FINE Cartridge Cleaning Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 89 FINE Cartridge Cleaning If missing lines or white stripes are found in the printed nozzle check pattern proceed with a FINE Cartridge Cleaning to unclog the FINE Cartridge Nozzles Cleaning the FINE Cartridge Nozzles consume inks so perform FINE Cartridge Cleaning only when necessary d Ensure that the machine is turned ON and the Scanning Unit is clos
118. ning process Settings Button Use to configure the page size media type and image correction settings Stop Reset Button Cancels operations and returns the machine to standby mode Black Button Starts black amp white copying 10 Color Button Starts color copying color photo printing 11 AJ W lt a gt Buttons Scroll through menu selections and increase or decrease the number of copies or the image file number 12 OK Button Selects an item from the menu and confirms selections Restores the machine to normal operation if there is an error while printing or if the paper jams Also use this button to accept a displayed message 13 Back Button Returns to the previous screen 12 Before Printing Chapter 1 14 Photo Index Sheet Button Switches the machine to Photo Index Sheet mode 15 COPY Button Switches the machine to copy mode Chapter 1 Before Printing 13 Turning The Machine ON OFF 1 Press ON OFF to turn the machine ON and OFF Before turning ON the machine make sure the Document Cover is closed A Important e Note e Always press ON OFF before disconnecting the power cord This ensures the FINE Cartridge is covered to prevent it from drying out If the machine is not used for an extended period of time we recommend making black amp white and color prints copies or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning about once every month to
119. nt Chapter 7 Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera 65 Chapter 8 Printing Photos From A Wireless Communication Device If you have a mobile phone with an infrared port for wireless data transmission you can print photos through a cordless connection with the machine You can also print photos received from Bluetooth compatible mobile phones or PCs using the optional Bluetooth unit BU 20 E Setting The Page Size Media Type And Layout When Printing From A Mobile Phone You can select the page size media type layout and borderless printing when printing from a mobile phone The initial setting is borderless printing on 4 x 6 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 1 Turn ON the machine 2 Display the Wireless print settings screen 1 Press Menu 2 Use lt lt or p gt to select lt Maintenance settings gt then press OK 3 Use lt q or p gt to select lt Device settings gt then press OK 4 Use A or w to select lt Wireless print settings gt then press OK The Wireless print settings screen appears 3 gt Confirm or change the settings 1 Use A or w to select the item to set 2 Use lt a or p gt to change the setting 3 Press OK after finishing all settings you need 66 Printing Photos From A Wireless Communication Device Chapter 8 E Setting Items Yi Wireless print settings 4 98 101 8 152 4 1 Photo Plus Glossy 2 Image optimizer OFF
120. nt Center icon 3 Double click the name of your machine displayed under Name in the Printer List 4 Click to select undesired documents and click The print job is deleted Memory is insufficient Increase available memory by closing any other applications currently running If you still cannot print restart Windows and try printing again The machine has been printing If so the FINE Cartridge will overheat To protect the FINE Cartridge continuously over a long period printing will stop temporarily and resume after a period of time Interrupt printing when appropriate turn OFF the machine and wait at least 15 minutes A Caution The area around the FINE Cartridge nozzles may become extremely hot Do not under any circumstances touch it You are printing high resolution If you are printing high resolution documents processing the data will documents such as photographs or take time and printing will appear to have stopped Wait until data is illustrations processed If you are printing a document with a large printing area with small margins or are printing multiple sets printing may stop to allow the ink time to dry Incorrect page size is selected Ensure that the page size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the machine Check the paper size setting from within your application to ensure that it matches the size of the paper loaded Check Paper Size on the Page Setup tab
121. o clean the paper feed rollers 1 Ensure that the machine is turned ON and there is no paper loaded in the machine 2 Select lt Roller cleaning gt from lt Maintenance gt 3 Select lt Yes gt on the Roller cleaning confirmation screen and then press OK The paper feed roller will rotate as it cleans 4 Repeat this operation twice 5 Load three or more sheets of A4 Letter sized plain paper lengthways in the Auto Sheet Feeder 6 Select lt Roller cleaning gt from lt Maintenance gt 7 Select lt Yes gt on the Roller cleaning confirmation screen and then press OK The paper that is loaded in the machine will feed through the machine and be ejected 8 Repeat Steps 5 to 7 three times Inappropriate paper type is used Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick See Paper Types You Cannot Use on page 16 Note that smudging may occur at the top and bottom edges of the paper when using Borderless Printing Ensure that the paper you are using is compatible with Borderless Printing Thick paper is used When printing on thick paper set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right This widens the gap between the FINE Cartridge and the paper Try this maneuver if the printed surface is scratched Media is curled If all four corners or the printing surface of the paper is curled the paper may become dirty or may not feed properly Use the paper after correcting paper curl as follows
122. o copy Fast Standard High Note lt Fast gt can be selected when lt Plain paper gt is selected as the media type When using lt Fast gt with media type set to lt Plain paper gt if the quality is different from that expected select lt Standard gt or lt High gt and try copying again Select lt High gt to copy in grayscale Grayscale renders tones in a range of grays instead of black or white 4 You can specify the reduction or enlargement method 100 Preset ratio Zoom 25 400 Fit to page Tab 2 You can specify Auto intensity 104122 Auto intensity ON 1 Settings Set 1 You can specify if Auto intensity is performed Auto intensity ON Auto intensity OFF 28 Before Printing Chapter 1 Memory card mode This section describes the Settings screen for Memory card mode Tab 1 You can specify the settings such as the paper bordered borderless and Date file number Photo Paper Pro 2 High T 3 Borderless 4 No date file no 5 Settings gt Set 1 Select the page size 8 5 x 11 215 9 x 279 4 A4 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 5 x 7 127 0 x 177 8 credit card Note Some of these are not available depending on the country of purchase 2 Select the media type Plain paper Photo Paper Pro Photo Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper 3 Select the printing quality Standard High 4 Select bordered or borderless print
123. oaded 106 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 Paper Jams Cause Action Paper jams in the paper output slot Auto Sheet Feeder Remove the paper according to the following procedure 1 Slowly pull the paper out either from the Auto Sheet Feeder or from the paper output slot whichever is easier Ifthe paper tears and a piece remains inside the machine open the Scanning Unit and remove it Be careful not to touch the components inside the machine at this time After removing all paper close the Scanning Unit turn the machine OFF and turn it back ON If you cannot pull the paper out turn the machine OFF and turn it back ON The paper will be ejected automatically 2 Reload the paper into the machine and press OK If you have turned OFF the machine in step 1 you will need to retry printing because this operation cancels any print jobs in progress If you cannot remove the paper or the paper tears inside the machine or if the paper jam error persists after removing the paper contact a Canon service representative Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 107 Landscape Credit Card sized paper You cannot load Credit Card sized paper in the landscape orientation jams inside the machine If lt The paper is jammed gt is displayed on the LCD remove the paper following the procedure below 1 Load Credit Card sized paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder one sheet at a time Do not load it i
124. oftware without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Copyright 1994 1997 Cygnus Solutions All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted provided that the above copyright notice and this paragraph are duplicated in all such forms and that any documentation advertising materials and other materials related to such distribution and use acknowledge that the software was developed at Cygnus Solutions Cygnus Solutions may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Ordering Information For additional supplies use the following descriptions and order numbers Description Order FINE Cartridges PG 40 Black 0615B002 CL 41 Color 0617B002 PG 50 Black High Yield 0616B002 CL 51 Color High Yield 0618B002 Canon Specialty Papers Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4 x 6 20 sheets 7980A007 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4 x 6 50 sheets 7980A012 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4 x 6 120 sheets 7980A022 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5 x 7 20 sheets 7980A019 Photo Pap
125. ons A Warning A Caution A Important Note Windows M Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly In order to use the machine safely always pay attention to these warnings Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons or damage to property if not performed correctly In order to use the machine safely always pay attention to these cautions Indicates operational warnings and restrictions Be certain to read these items to operate the machine correctly and to avoid damage to the machine Indicates notes for operation or additional explanations Reading these is highly recommended Read this when the machine is connected to a Windows system Read this when the machine is connected to a Macintosh system Legal Limitations On Use Of Your Product And Use Of Images It may be unlawful to make copies of scan print or use reproductions of the following documents The list provided is non exhaustive When in doubt check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction Paper money Traveler s checks Money orders Food stamps Certificates of deposit Passports Postage stamps canceled or uncanceled Immigration papers Identifying badges or insignias Internal revenue stamps canceled or Selective service or draft papers uncanceled Checks or drafts issued by governmental Bonds or other certificates
126. or 16 777 216 colors Chapter 12 Appendix 129 Systems Requirements Windows Use a computer on which Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows 98 can operate Pentium Celeron 300MHz 128MB RAM 256MB recommended USB 2 0 Hi Speed interface USB 2 0 Hi Speed operation can only be guaranteed under the environments below OS Windows XP SP1 or later Windows 2000 SP4 or later USB 2 0 Hi Speed driver USB 2 0 driver for Windows USB 2 0 Hi Speed interface a PC and a USB cable that comply with USB 2 0 Hi Speed standard 3 1 Since the USB 2 0 Hi Speed interface is fully upwardly compatible with USB Full Speed USB 1 1 it can be used at USB Full Speed USB 1 1 2 Microsoft s authorized drivers are available through Windows Update or Service Pack installation Any non Microsoft USB 2 0 drivers are not guaranteed 3 All operations are not guaranteed for computers standard equipped with a USB 2 0 Hi Speed interface e USB interface USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with preinstalled Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows 98 or a PC preinstalled with Windows 98 or later and upgraded to Windows XP Windows 2000 or Windows Me The CD ROM drive or the CD ROM drive that is shared online Available hard disk space for printer driver installation Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows 98 650 MB Canon lJ Status Monitor cannot be used under the foll
127. or electrical shock To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shocks install the machine in a location with an ambient temperature range of 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C and humidity of 10 to 90 condensation free Do not place the machine on a thick rug or carpet If fibers or dust come inside the machine it could cause a fire Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord Pulling on the power cord may damage the cord and cause a fire or electrical shock When turning OFF the power be sure to press ON OFF or unplug the machine However if the machine is unplugged during printing the FINE Cartridge is not protected with the cap that prevents the ink from drying This may affect the print quality of the machine when printing later During electrical storms turn OFF the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet Do not use an extension cord as this may result in fire or electrical shock Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times so you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary Otherwise you will be unable to disconnect the power plug in case of an emergency and it may result in fire or electrical shock Never use a power supply source other than the one rated for the machine in the country where you purchased the machine as it may result in fire or electrical shock The operating requirement of this machine is as follows
128. owing conditions When sharing this machine on a network Windows Me Windows 98 Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB interface on which Mac OS X v 10 2 4 or later can operate USB 2 0 Hi Speed interface USB 2 0 Hi Speed operation can only be guaranteed under the environments below OS Mac OS X v 10 2 7 or later An internal USB 2 0 Hi Speed port and a USB cable that comply with the USB 2 0 Hi Speed standard USB 2 0 Hi Speed operation on the expansion board is not guaranteed Since the USB 2 0 Hi Speed interface is fully upwardly compatible with USB Full Speed USB 1 1 it can be used at USB Full Speed USB 1 1 USB interface CD ROM drive Available hard disk space for printer driver installation Mac OS X v 10 2 4 or later Applox 550 MB The following functions are not supported Duplex Printing Photo Optimizer PRO Poster Printing Fit to Page Printing Booklet Printing Reverse Order Printing supported with Mac OS X v 10 3 x Windows Browser Windows HTML Help Viewer Note Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later must be installed The on screen manuals may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system or Internet Explorer version We recommend that you keep your system up to date with Windows Update Additional Systems Requirements for On screen Manuals M Browser Help Viewer Note The on screen manuals may not be disp
129. prevent degradation of the FINE Cartridge See page 90 The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to produce high definition prints In the same way that the tip of a felt tip or marker pen will naturally dry out over time and become unusable even with the cap in place the nozzles might become clogged Periodically printing or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning can help to prevent this kind of clogging The power cannot be turned OFF with ON OFF while the machine is operating Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in the machine This ensures optimum print quality but also consumes a small amount of ink during the cleaning process We recommend turning OFF the power with ON OFF The LCD goes out if the machine is not operated for 5 minutes Press any button to restore the display You cannot change the period before the LCD goes out 14 Before Printing Chapter 1 Setting Documents E Document Requirements The documents you load on the Platen Glass for copying or scanning must meet these requirements Document Type e ali types of paper documents Photographs Books catalogs or magazines Size W x L Max 8 1 2 in x 11 3 4 in 216 mm x 297 mm Thickness Max 3 4 in 20 mm E Loading Documents To copy or scan a document set it on the Platen Glass Note Make sure any glue ink or correction fluid on the document is completely dry before loading
130. program supplied with the machine instead See the on screen manuals for each application program for the detailed procedures Change the resolution setting in the scanner driver and rescan The higher the resolution the larger the resulting image will be Some application programs do not display clear images at small image display settings Set the scale to 100 Scanned image won t open The file name extension is not supported by the application program Rescan the image using an application program such as ArcSoft PhotoStudio and change the file name extension when saving the image See the on screen manuals for each application program for the detailed procedures E Trouble scanning with MP Navigator The original may not be scanned Set the Document Size to the actual size of the original and scan it again correctly when Document Size is If the size you need cannot be set scan to a larger size and trim it For set to Auto Detect more information refer to the Scan Guide E Image position and size incorrect when scanning from the machine s operation panel MP Navigator settings do not match Set the MP Navigator Document Type and Document Size to match the originals those of the originals being scanned For more information refer to the Scan Guide Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 117 An Error Message Appears On The Screen E Service Error 5100 is Displayed Movement of the FI
131. propriate tips for your problem refer to the on screen manuals An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD See page 99 Cannot See The Display Properly On The LCD Cannot See The Display On The LCD See page 100 Ink Does Not Come Out Printing Is Blurred Colors Are Wrong White Streaks Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cannot Print To End Of Job See page 100 Back Of Paper Is Smudged Paper Does Not Feed Properly Printed Surface Is Scratched See page 104 Paper Jams See page 107 Cannot Print Properly From A Photo Index Sheet See page 108 Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera See page 109 Cannot Print Properly Through Wireless Communication See page 111 Cannot Install The MP Driver See page 112 Cannot Connect To PC Properly See page 113 Problems With Scanning See page 114 An Error Message Appears On The Screen See page 118 Windows For Windows Users See page 120 If You Cannot Solve The Problem See page 121 Windows Ifan error occurs when the machine is connected to a computer When an error occurs in printing such as the machine is out of paper or paper jams a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically Take the appropriate action described in the message The message may vary depending on the version of your Windows operating system Canon MP450 Series Printer USB002 Paper out 2 Press printer s UK button OK Cancel Printing 98 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 An Error M
132. quality cannot be expected compared to printing with both cartridges Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Setting 3 Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink and then click the OK button 1 Open Printer Setup Utility or Print Center 2 Double click the model name from Name in the Printer List and then click Utility 3 Choose the name of your machine from Product and click the Maintenance button 4 Choose Ink Cartridge Setting from the pull down menu 5 Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink and then click the Apply button The Black only setting can be used when you select Plain Paper in the Media Type In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be enabled If you select Color only or Black only when the cartridge runs out of ink remember to return the Ink Cartridge Setting to Both Black and Color after replacing with new one Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 83 When the mark appears on the Low Ink Warning 1 Canon MP450 USBODT E e90 Canoe U Printer Utility MP450 Qphon ikOetols Lel Ink Level information H The sernaring levels of ioma r carna be comecty detected Ry Document Nama Document Owner User Port
133. rom A Memory Card Chapter 3 T Fill in the appropriate circles C with a dark pencil to select the photographs to print and print settings Good Bad Y oOo 1 2 3 1 Check mark 2 Line only 3 Light A Important Be sure to fill in a circle for every setting item except options f there is more than one Photo Index Sheet fill in all the sheets If the filled circles on the Photo Index Sheet are not dark enough the machine may not read the settings 8 Load the paper selected on the Photo Index Sheet in the Auto Sheet Feeder Note When printing image data using a Photo Index Sheet you can select 4 x 6 5 x 7 8 5 x 11 or A4 for the page size 9 Load the Photo Index Sheet on the Platen Glass When loading the Photo Index Sheet place the front side down and align the upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark on the lower right corner of the Platen Glass A Caution Be sure to load the Photo Index Sheet in the correct orientation on the Platen Glass Chapter 3 Printing From A Memory Card 45 10 Press Photo Index Sheet 11 Use lt q or p gt to select lt Scan sheet and print gt then press OK 12 Press OK The machine starts printing the specified photos A Important If the LCD displays lt Failed to scan Photo Index Sheet gt press OK and ensure that a circle is filled in for each setting item f the filled circles on the Photo Inde
134. s connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules A Warning Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in this guide If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment m Mercury Legislation Hg LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A TEL No 516 328 5600 Chapter 12 Appendix 131 Canon U S A INC LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U S A Inc Canon USA with respect to the new or refurbished Canon brand product Product packaged with this limited warranty when purchased and used in the United States only The Product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service a for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase when delivered to you in new condition in its original container or b for 90 days from the date of original purchase for refurbished Products Defective parts or a defective Product returned to a Canon USA repair facility or a Canon USA Authorized Service Facility ASF and proven to be defective upon inspection will be r
135. shock If you detect smoke unusual smells or strange noises around the machine immediately unplug the machine at the power supply and contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line Using the machine in such conditions may result in fire or electrical shock Periodically unplug the machine and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt collected on the plug and the power outlet If the machine is placed at a location exposed to a lot of dust smoke or high humidity the dust collected on the plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire Maintenance Do not service the machine yourself except as specifically described in this guide If further servicing is required contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line When storing the machine choose a location where the machine is not exposed to dust Dust accumulation may prevent the machine from operating properly Use a damp cloth to clean the machine Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol benzene or thinners If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the machine it could cause a fire or electrical shock Always turn OFF the power and unplug the machine from the power outlet before cleaning the machine If you leave ON or accidentally switch the machine ON while cleaning it it may result in injury or damage the machine Handling Do not attempt to
136. ss down while moving it from the center toward the edges of the envelope Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 1 8 in 3 mm 24 Before Printing Chapter 1 3 Place the stack of envelopes print side up in the Auto Sheet Feeder 1 pinch the Paper Guide A and adjust it to the left side of the stack 2 Load the envelopes in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the short side down Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right A Important Make sure the stack does not exceed the Load Limit Mark B Chapter 1 Before Printing 25 Changing The Print Settings This section describes the setting items that can be specified in the Settings screen m To Change Print Settings You can change the print settings such as page size media type bordered or borderless print etc How to change the Settings screen This section describes the steps to specify the page size for Memory card mode to lt 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 gt as an example For information on each item see Print Setting Items on page 28 1 Press Settings 1 The Settings screen is displayed Photo Paper Pro High Borderless No date file no Settings gt Set 2 Select the Setting tab 1 Use ag or p gt to select the Setting tab Select tab 1 Photo Paper Pro High Borderless No date file no Settings gt Set 26 Before Printing Chapter 1 3 Select the setting item 1 Use A or to select the s
137. t the manufacturer of the camera Error message on camera Action Printer in use Printer warming up Photos are being printed from the computer Wait until printing ends If the machine is warming up wait until warm up ends No paper Paper error Load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press OK on the machine If the Paper Output Tray is closed open it Printing is resumed Paper jam Remove the jammed paper load new paper and press OK on the machine and retry printing Printer cover open Close the Scanning Unit on the machine No print head The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly or the Cartridge may not be the compatible with this machine Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not satisfactory carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 109 Error message on camera Action Waste tank ink absorber full This error message indicates that the waste ink absorber is nearly full The machine has a built in waste ink absorber to hold the ink used during FINE Cartridge cleaning for example You can continue printing by selecting Continue on the display on your camera However because printing is disabled once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full and until the waste ink absorber is replaced you are recommended to contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible No ink Pr
138. tative Canon support staff are trained to be able to provide technical support to satisfy customers A Caution Attempts by customers to repair or take apart the machine will invalidate any warranty regardless of whether the warranty has expired Before contacting a Canon service representative confirm the following Product name PIXMA MP450 Serial number written on label at rear of machine Details of the problem What you tried to solve the problem and what happened Note If the machine emits any unusual sound smoke or odor turn it OFF immediately Unplug the power cord from the outlet and contact the seller or a Canon service representative Never attempt to repair or disassemble the machine yourself Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 121 Chapter 12 Appendix Printing Area To ensure the best print media However the act selecting Borderless Pri quality the printer has been set to allow for a margin along each edge of the ual printable area is the entire area of the media without these margins By nting printing with no margins is possible This is available in A4 Letter 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 mm 4 x 8 101 6 x 203 2 mm and 5 x 7 127 0 x 177 8 mm and Credit Card paper sizes area dark blue Recommended printing Canon recommends that you print within this area EEE Printable area light blue The area where it is possible to print However printing in this area can
139. to Index Sheet by filling in the appropriate circles to select print options and photographs you want to print Simply scanning a Photo Index Sheet prints the selected photographs according to the selections you have made Follow this procedure 1 Turn ON the machine and load A4 or Letter sized paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder Use completely white plain paper when printing a Photo Index Sheet Note For details on paper see page 17 For details on how to load paper see page 23 Insert the memory card into the Card Slot See page 38 Press Photo Index Sheet The Photo Index Sheet menu is displayed 42 Printing From A Memory Card Chapter 3 Use lt q or p gt to select lt Photo Index Sheet print gt then press OK Use lt q or p gt to select the range of photographs to print on the Photo Index Sheet lt Print all photos gt Prints all image data stored on the memory card lt Set no of copies gt Prints image data stored on the memory card in chronological order beginning with the most recently recorded date lt Search gt Prints image data stored on the memory card according to a specified range of recorded dates If you select lt Print all photos gt 1 Go to step 6 If you select lt Set no of copies gt 1 Press OK 2 Use A or to select how many recent photographs to print then press OK 3 Go to step 6 If you select lt Search gt 1 Press O
140. to start scanning when Color or Black is pressed you need to set MP Navigator as the starting application software in Image Capture under Applications of Mac OS X A Important Make sure that the MP Navigator is installed and that the Macintosh is connected to the machine before starting up Image Capture If you are using Macintosh OS X v 10 3 x Select Applications from the Go menu then double click Image Capture Click Options at lower left of the scanner window select MP Navigator 2 0 from Application to launch when scanner button is pressed then click OK A Important If you select Preferences from the Image Capture menu click Scanner and mark Use TWAIN software whenever possible Options is not displayed In this case click Use TWAIN software whenever possible to uncheck the option exit the Image Capture then start it again If you are using Macintosh OS X v 10 2 x Select Applications from the Go menu then double click Image Capture Select Preferences from the Image Capture menu Select Others from When a scanner button is pressed open select MP Navigator 2 0 from Applications then click Open 1 Load the document on the Platen Glass See page 15 2 Press SCAN The scan operation selection screen is displayed Save to PC 1 Save as PDF file 2 Attach to E mail 3 Open with application 4 1 The document is scanned and saved 2 The document is scanned
141. tooth Communication 9 10 11 Changing The Machine Settings Changing The Machine Settings wish Print Settings reirinta 73 Wireless Print Settings cceceereeeeees 73 Bluetooth Settings Other Settings cecceceeceeseeeteeeeeeeeeeeees Language Selection ccceeceeseeeeeeteees Reset Setting Save Settings nirna e Load Settings eccesceseeeereeeeeeeereneeeaeee Routine Maintenance ccseeeeeeee 76 Replacing A FINE Cartridge ceeeeee 76 When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect eeeeseeeceeeeeeeeeneeenreeeees 85 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 86 FINE Cartridge Cleaning cseeeereee FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning Aligning The FINE Cartridge eee Cleaning Your Machine ccceeeeseeeees Troubleshooting cccccsccceseeesseeeeeseee 98 An Error Message Is Displayed On The LGD sik lid tena ecient dei 99 Cannot See The Display Properly On The LCD Cannot See The Display On The CG Drsnenie cereale 100 Ink Does Not Come Out Printing Is Blurred Colors Are Wrong White Streaks Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cannot Print To End Of Job ee 100 Back Of Paper Is Smudged Paper Does Not Feed Properly Printed Surface Is Scratched 0 104 P per Jams syror meciirdimpit nersidin 107 Cannot Print Properly From A Photo Index Sheet
142. uetooth settings screen is displayed 5 Confirm or change the settings 1 Use g or ww to select the item to set 2 Use A yw lt a P gt to select the settings 3 Press OK after finishing all settings you need 70 Printing Photos From A Wireless Communication Device Chapter 8 E Setting Items Yi Bluetooth settings Device name Access refusal 2 Security Passkey 1 Select the device name of this machine displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 2 Selecting ON will enable a passkey to be set or changed Setting a passkey will help prevent interference from other Bluetooth devices 3 Selecting ON will disable search and printing from Bluetooth devices 4 You can change the passkey The passkey refers to an identification number to be determined It is used to prevent interference from other Bluetooth devices Note For details and the procedure to print through Bluetooth communication refer to the Bluetooth User s Guide Chapter 8 Printing Photos From A Wireless Communication Device 71 Chapter 9 Changing The Machine Settings Changing The Machine Settings This section describes the procedure for changing the settings in the Device settings screen using the steps to specify Extended copy amount as an example 1 Press ON OFF to turn ON the machine 2 Display the Device settings screen 1 Press Menu The Menu screen is displayed 2 Use
143. urs for printing Image optimizer ON Image optimizer OFF Adjust brightness Brightness 2 Brightness 1 Brightness Standard Brightness 1 Brightness 2 Adjust contrast Contrast 2 Contrast 1 Contrast Standard Contrast 1 Contrast 2 Adjust color hue Color hue red 2 Color hue red 1 Color hue original Color hue yellow 1 Color hue yellow 2 30 Before Printing Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Copying Making Copies This section describes the basic procedure to make copies 1 Prepare for copying 1 Press ON OFF to turn ON the machine 2 Press COPY 3 Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder See Loading Paper on page 23 2 Start copying 1 Check the page size and media type Note Press Settings to check or change the page size media type or other settings See Changing The Print Settings on page 26 2 Use A or W to specify the number of copies Copy E copie 1 2 44 Plain paper Standard Th 1 The following information is displayed as well Intensity Pressing lt d decreases the intensity and pressing p gt increases the intensity You can also use the auto intensity See Print Setting Items on page 28 3 Load the document on the Platen Glass Note For information on the types and conditions of documents which you can copy see Loading Documents on page 15 4 Press Color for color copying or Black for black amp white
144. ve other rights which vary from state to state Support program specifics are subject to change without notice InstantExchange warranty service is subject to the availability of refurbished or new replacement units Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 USA Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and may also be a registered trademark or trademarks in other countries 134 Appendix Chapter 12 Users In Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada A Caution Customer Technical Supports Canon Canada Inc offers a full range of customer technical support options For interactive troubleshooting e mail technical support the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions www canon ca Automated interactive telephone support on most current products 24 hours 7 days a week 1 800 OK CANON Free live technical support Mon Fri 9am 8pm EST excluding holidays for products still under warranty 1 800 OK CANON The location of the authorized service facility nearest you 1 800 OK CANON If the problem cannot be corrected by using one of the above technical support options repair options are available at the time of your call to the Free
145. x Sheet are not dark enough the machine may not read the settings Do not remove the memory card while the machine is printing If the Platen Glass is dirty the machine may not read the settings Note To cancel printing press Stop Reset To continue to print photographs using the subsequent Photo Index Sheets repeat steps 7 to 13 Other Useful Functions The following functions are available when printing from a memory card Printing Several Photos On A Single Sheet Of Paper Layout Print on page 46 Printing On Stickers Sticker Print on page 48 Other Printing Functions on page 48 E Printing Several Photos On A Single Sheet Of Paper Layout Print You can print the specified photos in the specified layout 1 Prepare for printing 1 Turn ON the machine and load a sheet of sticker paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder See Loading Paper on page 23 Note Load one sheet at a time in the Auto Sheet Feeder 2 Insert the memory card into the Card Slot See Inserting A Memory Card on page 38 2 Select the print menu 1 Press MEMORY CARD 2 Use lt a or p gt to select lt Special photo print gt then press OK 3 Use lt q or p gt to select lt Layout print gt then press OK 46 Printing From A Memory Card Chapter 3 3 Specify the layout 1 Use ag or p gt to specify the layout then press OK The following layouts can be selected lt Bordered gt 2 4 8
146. ze Purpose Guidelines And Restrictions Photo Paper Letter 8 1 2 in x 11 in Printing from your This is a thick paper with a glossy Plus Double 215 9 mm x 279 4 mm computer photo water resistant coating and provides Sided A4 8 1 4 in x 11 3 4 in printing superior color reproduction 210 mm x 297 mm It is ideal for printing high quality 5 x 7 5 in x 7 in photographs 127 0 mm x 177 8 mm Both sides of the paper can be printed on Load one sheet at a time in the Auto Sheet Feeder when manually making double sided prints Remove each sheet from the Paper Output Tray as soon as it is printed Photo Paper Letter 8 1 2 in x 11 in Printing from your This is a thick paper with a glossy Plus Glossy 215 9 mm x 279 4 mm computer photo water resistant coating and provides A4 8 1 4 in x 11 3 4 in Printing superior color reproduction 210 mm x 297 mm It is ideal for printing high quality 4 x 6 4 in x 6 in photographs 101 6 mm x 152 4 mm By using borderless printing you can 5 x 7 5 in x 7 in 127 print without any white borders mm x 177 8 mm Load the paper with the glossy side facing up Remove each sheet from the Paper Output Tray as soon as it is printed Photo Paper Letter 8 1 2 in x 11 in Printing from your This is a matt water resistant paper Plus Semi 215 9 mm x 279 4 mm computer photo and provides superior color Gloss A4 8 1 4 in x 11 3 4 in printing reproduction 210 mm x 297

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